Shelby County, TN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Labor Force
463,093
Employed
428,027
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.3%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home9.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.0%
Government40.7%
Self-Employed3.9%
Shelby County, TN has an unemployment rate of 7.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 463,093 people. 9.4% of workers work from home. 87.0% of workers are in the private sector.