Lake County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
178,953
Employed
169,653
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
13.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.9%
Carpool8.9%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home13.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.8%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed4.2%
Lake County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 178,953 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 13.5% of workers work from home. 92.8% of workers are in the private sector.