Franklin County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
730,003
Employed
695,916
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
17.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.5%
Carpool7.1%
Public Transit1.7%
Walk2.2%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home17.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.7%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed5.4%
Franklin County, OH has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 730,003 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 17.0% of workers work from home. 90.7% of workers are in the private sector.