Washtenaw County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
196,143
Employed
187,381
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
20.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone61.9%
Carpool6.3%
Public Transit3.8%
Walk5.8%
Bike1.0%
Work from Home20.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.1%
Government40.8%
Self-Employed7.8%
Washtenaw County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 196,143 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 20.3% of workers work from home. 88.1% of workers are in the private sector.