Washington County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
11.2%
Labor Force
4,486
Employed
3,935
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
5.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.3%
Carpool16.5%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home5.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector72.8%
Government31.3%
Self-Employed6.9%
Washington County, NC has an unemployment rate of 11.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,486 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 5.0% of workers work from home. 72.8% of workers are in the private sector.