Sarasota County, FL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Labor Force
192,138
Employed
184,738
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
15.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.9%
Carpool8.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home15.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government43.3%
Self-Employed3.4%
Sarasota County, FL has an unemployment rate of 3.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 192,138 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 15.2% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.