Santa Cruz County, CA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Labor Force
141,170
Employed
133,217
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
17.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone63.4%
Carpool8.5%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk4.3%
Bike2.1%
Work from Home17.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.8%
Government40.4%
Self-Employed6.8%
Santa Cruz County, CA has an unemployment rate of 5.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 141,170 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 17.6% of workers work from home. 89.8% of workers are in the private sector.