Palm Beach County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor Force
749,384
Employed
708,437
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
13.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.4%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit1.4%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home13.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.3%
Government45.0%
Self-Employed3.8%
Palm Beach County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 749,384 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 13.8% of workers work from home. 96.3% of workers are in the private sector.