Wilson County, NC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Labor Force
35,789
Employed
33,490
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.1%
Carpool9.3%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.8%
Government40.8%
Self-Employed3.5%
Wilson County, NC has an unemployment rate of 6.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 35,789 people. 6.5% of workers work from home. 87.8% of workers are in the private sector.