Washoe County, NV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
263,089
Employed
249,262
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
11.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.6%
Carpool12.4%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk2.3%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home11.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.1%
Government46.0%
Self-Employed4.7%
Washoe County, NV has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 263,089 people. 11.2% of workers work from home. 98.1% of workers are in the private sector.