Mecklenburg County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
645,090
Employed
616,325
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
25.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone61.9%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home25.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.2%
Government45.4%
Self-Employed2.4%
Mecklenburg County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 645,090 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 25.5% of workers work from home. 94.2% of workers are in the private sector.