Montgomery County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Labor Force
11,233
Employed
10,907
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.3%
Carpool8.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home5.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.1%
Government38.5%
Self-Employed5.0%
Montgomery County, NC has an unemployment rate of 2.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 11,233 people. 5.8% of workers work from home. 86.1% of workers are in the private sector.