Bell County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.3%
Labor Force
187,928
Employed
154,907
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.7%
Carpool10.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk2.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.0%
Government37.5%
Self-Employed4.8%
Bell County, TX has an unemployment rate of 7.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 187,928 people. 8.6% of workers work from home. 85.0% of workers are in the private sector.