Jones County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
4,038
Employed
3,863
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
2.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.1%
Carpool13.4%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home2.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.2%
Government36.7%
Self-Employed10.5%
Jones County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,038 people. 2.3% of workers work from home. 85.2% of workers are in the private sector.