Jobs & Employment in Morganton, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

Labor Force

7,629

Employed

7,355

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

75.9%

Carpool

15.7%

Walk

0.3%

Work from Home

6.8%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

88.4%

Government

41.0%

Self-Employed

5.4%

Morganton, NC has an unemployment rate of 3.6% with a labor force of 7,629. The average commute time is 18 minutes. About 75.9% of workers drive alone to work. 6.8% of workers work from home.