Macon 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
12,680
Employed
12,218
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
4.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.5%
Carpool15.6%
Walk1.0%
Work from Home4.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.4%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed5.2%
Macon County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,680 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 4.5% of workers work from home. 95.4% of workers are in the private sector.