Washington County, GA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
8,243
Employed
7,837
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
4.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.5%
Carpool11.2%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.3%
Work from Home4.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.4%
Government38.0%
Self-Employed5.1%
Washington County, GA has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,243 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 4.0% of workers work from home. 84.4% of workers are in the private sector.