Broward County, FL — 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
1,054,233
Employed
993,931
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
13.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.9%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit2.0%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home13.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.7%
Government43.7%
Self-Employed3.7%
Broward County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 1,054,233 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 13.1% of workers work from home. 93.7% of workers are in the private sector.