Jefferson County, CO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
335,661
Employed
322,338
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
22.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.0%
Carpool5.8%
Public Transit1.7%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home22.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.3%
Government43.3%
Self-Employed4.5%
Jefferson County, CO has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 335,661 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 22.3% of workers work from home. 93.3% of workers are in the private sector.