Nash County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Labor Force
45,641
Employed
42,722
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
9.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.5%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home9.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.7%
Government43.1%
Self-Employed4.3%
Nash County, NC has an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 45,641 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 9.6% of workers work from home. 92.7% of workers are in the private sector.