Washington County, OR — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
333,361
Employed
317,351
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
21.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone63.4%
Carpool7.4%
Public Transit3.6%
Walk2.3%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home21.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.4%
Government47.0%
Self-Employed3.5%
Washington County, OR has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 333,361 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 21.7% of workers work from home. 98.4% of workers are in the private sector.