San Diego County, CA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Labor Force
1,769,244
Employed
1,576,445
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
16.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.6%
Carpool8.2%
Public Transit2.2%
Walk3.1%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home16.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.3%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed4.3%
San Diego County, CA has an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 1,769,244 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 16.9% of workers work from home. 93.3% of workers are in the private sector.