Polk County, NC — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Labor Force

9,095

Employed

8,701

Mean Commute

24 min

Work from Home

12.2%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

74.5%

Carpool

11.0%

Walk

1.9%

Bike

0.1%

Work from Home

12.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

90.3%

Government

40.4%

Self-Employed

3.1%

Polk County, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,095 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 12.2% of workers work from home. 90.3% of workers are in the private sector.

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