Knox County, TN — 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
256,308
Employed
246,587
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
12.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.8%
Carpool7.3%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home12.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.8%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed4.9%
Knox County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 256,308 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 12.7% of workers work from home. 91.8% of workers are in the private sector.