Lee County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
357,508
Employed
342,267
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.8%
Carpool9.4%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home13.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.3%
Government44.5%
Self-Employed3.5%
Lee County, FL has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 357,508 people. 13.8% of workers work from home. 95.3% of workers are in the private sector.