Maricopa County, AZ — 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
2,329,505
Employed
2,215,425
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
18.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone66.6%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home18.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.8%
Government45.5%
Self-Employed4.0%
Maricopa County, AZ has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,329,505 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 18.8% of workers work from home. 96.8% of workers are in the private sector.