Johnston County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
116,127
Employed
111,330
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool8.1%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home13.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.8%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed5.5%
Johnston County, NC has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 116,127 people. 13.1% of workers work from home. 94.8% of workers are in the private sector.