Douglas County, CO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Labor Force
210,978
Employed
202,586
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
27.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone64.4%
Carpool5.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home27.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.2%
Government46.4%
Self-Employed3.4%
Douglas County, CO has an unemployment rate of 3.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 210,978 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 27.4% of workers work from home. 98.2% of workers are in the private sector.