Athens County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
30,507
Employed
28,676
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
11.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.1%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk11.7%
Bike0.9%
Work from Home11.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.8%
Government35.3%
Self-Employed11.6%
Athens County, OH has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 30,507 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 11.7% of workers work from home. 82.8% of workers are in the private sector.