Jobs & Employment in Sanford, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Labor Force

14,544

Employed

13,912

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

78.2%

Carpool

13.8%

Walk

1.3%

Work from Home

5.7%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

97.5%

Government

45.8%

Self-Employed

3.0%

Sanford, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.0% with a labor force of 14,544. The average commute time is 22 minutes. About 78.2% of workers drive alone to work. 5.7% of workers work from home.