Greenville County, SC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
279,584
Employed
267,203
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
12.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.8%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.7%
Government45.4%
Self-Employed3.1%
Greenville County, SC has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 279,584 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 12.4% of workers work from home. 95.7% of workers are in the private sector.