Chester 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
7,463
Employed
7,051
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
8.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.0%
Carpool5.0%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.5%
Government45.5%
Self-Employed5.0%
Chester County, TN has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,463 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 8.4% of workers work from home. 95.5% of workers are in the private sector.