Cherokee County, OK — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
22,062
Employed
20,833
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
7.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.6%
Carpool12.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk3.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector79.7%
Government33.2%
Self-Employed8.4%
Cherokee County, OK has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 22,062 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 7.1% of workers work from home. 79.7% of workers are in the private sector.