Jobs & Employment in Harvey, LA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

8.2%

Labor Force

10,116

Employed

9,250

Mean Commute

30 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

81.7%

Carpool

9.0%

Public Transit

2.9%

Walk

1.9%

Bike

0.3%

Work from Home

3.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

92.1%

Government

43.9%

Self-Employed

1.6%

Harvey, LA has an unemployment rate of 8.2% with a labor force of 10,116. The average commute time is 30 minutes. About 81.7% of workers drive alone to work.