Benton County, TN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor Force
6,495
Employed
6,147
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
5.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.0%
Carpool4.8%
Walk1.1%
Work from Home5.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.1%
Government37.5%
Self-Employed6.2%
Benton County, TN has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,495 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 5.3% of workers work from home. 87.1% of workers are in the private sector.