Charleston 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
226,057
Employed
214,245
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
15.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.8%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit1.0%
Walk2.0%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home15.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.9%
Government40.2%
Self-Employed4.5%
Charleston County, SC has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 226,057 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 15.6% of workers work from home. 88.9% of workers are in the private sector.