Monterey County, CA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
202,644
Employed
186,050
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
9.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.0%
Carpool10.1%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk2.9%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home9.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.6%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed5.1%
Monterey County, CA has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 202,644 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 9.1% of workers work from home. 94.6% of workers are in the private sector.