Alachua County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
141,496
Employed
135,264
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.8%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit2.9%
Walk3.2%
Bike1.9%
Work from Home12.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.7%
Government35.1%
Self-Employed10.9%
Alachua County, FL has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 141,496 people. 12.1% of workers work from home. 81.7% of workers are in the private sector.