Washington County, ME — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Labor Force
13,732
Employed
12,775
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.2%
Carpool10.4%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home10.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector77.7%
Government30.4%
Self-Employed5.5%
Washington County, ME has an unemployment rate of 6.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 13,732 people. 10.0% of workers work from home. 77.7% of workers are in the private sector.