Montgomery County, MD — 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
590,936
Employed
559,184
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
25.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone54.2%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit8.5%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home25.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.9%
Government37.3%
Self-Employed3.5%
Montgomery County, MD has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 590,936 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 25.5% of workers work from home. 83.9% of workers are in the private sector.