Jobs & Employment in Washington, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

3.9%

Labor Force

4,235

Employed

4,070

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

79.2%

Carpool

6.3%

Walk

2.3%

Work from Home

10.2%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

88.7%

Government

42.4%

Self-Employed

6.4%

Washington, NC has an unemployment rate of 3.9% with a labor force of 4,235. The average commute time is 17 minutes. About 79.2% of workers drive alone to work. 10.2% of workers work from home.