Rowan County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
71,818
Employed
67,516
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
7.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.5%
Carpool9.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.6%
Government45.2%
Self-Employed4.0%
Rowan County, NC has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 71,818 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 7.8% of workers work from home. 96.6% of workers are in the private sector.