Bethel Census Area, AK — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
14.1%
Labor Force
7,674
Employed
6,564
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone19.5%
Carpool10.0%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk32.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home6.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector74.2%
Government28.8%
Self-Employed20.6%
Bethel Census Area, AK has an unemployment rate of 14.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,674 people. 6.4% of workers work from home. 74.2% of workers are in the private sector.