San Luis Obispo County, CA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
139,458
Employed
131,629
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
14.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.2%
Carpool8.2%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk4.4%
Bike1.4%
Work from Home14.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government40.5%
Self-Employed7.5%
San Luis Obispo County, CA has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 139,458 people. 14.1% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.