Santa Barbara 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
223,178
Employed
206,977
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone65.3%
Carpool11.9%
Public Transit2.3%
Walk3.9%
Bike2.5%
Work from Home12.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.8%
Government42.0%
Self-Employed6.3%
Santa Barbara County, CA has an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 223,178 people. 12.5% of workers work from home. 92.8% of workers are in the private sector.