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 Alone
65.3%
Carpool
11.9%
Public Transit
2.3%
Walk
3.9%
Bike
2.5%
Work from Home
12.5%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
92.8%
Government
42.0%
Self-Employed
6.3%

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.

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