Newberry 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
17,864
Employed
17,135
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
4.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.9%
Carpool8.0%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home4.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.8%
Government43.0%
Self-Employed6.4%
Newberry County, SC has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,864 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 4.1% of workers work from home. 91.8% of workers are in the private sector.