Highlands County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
38,027
Employed
35,736
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.9%
Carpool12.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government41.0%
Self-Employed6.9%
Highlands County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 38,027 people. 7.6% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.