Monroe County, TN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
19,820
Employed
18,691
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.9%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.9%
Government44.5%
Self-Employed3.4%
Monroe County, TN has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,820 people. 6.8% of workers work from home. 96.9% of workers are in the private sector.