Sumter County, SC — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.3%
Labor Force
48,255
Employed
40,885
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.0%
Carpool7.4%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home4.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.0%
Government37.0%
Self-Employed4.8%
Sumter County, SC has an unemployment rate of 7.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 48,255 people. 4.5% of workers work from home. 83.0% of workers are in the private sector.