Smith County, TN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
9,723
Employed
9,420
Mean Commute
30 min
Work from Home
7.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.7%
Carpool7.5%
Walk0.2%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.4%
Government41.3%
Self-Employed6.4%
Smith County, TN has an unemployment rate of 3.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,723 people. The average commute time is 30 minutes. 7.7% of workers work from home. 95.4% of workers are in the private sector.