Houston County, AL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor Force
48,960
Employed
46,450
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.5%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home4.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.6%
Government41.7%
Self-Employed4.6%
Houston County, AL has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 48,960 people. 4.2% of workers work from home. 91.6% of workers are in the private sector.