Hertford County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
8,859
Employed
8,336
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
4.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.0%
Carpool12.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home4.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.2%
Government37.0%
Self-Employed6.0%
Hertford County, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,859 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 4.6% of workers work from home. 82.2% of workers are in the private sector.