Bay County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
92,903
Employed
86,953
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
8.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.4%
Carpool11.6%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home8.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.5%
Government38.8%
Self-Employed4.9%
Bay County, FL has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 92,903 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 8.8% of workers work from home. 89.5% of workers are in the private sector.