Berkeley County, SC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
124,030
Employed
112,707
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
10.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.5%
Carpool7.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home10.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government41.0%
Self-Employed4.7%
Berkeley County, SC has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 124,030 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 10.2% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.