Brewster County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Labor Force
4,918
Employed
4,809
Mean Commute
15 min
Work from Home
7.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.5%
Carpool13.5%
Walk4.6%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home7.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.8%
Government28.8%
Self-Employed5.7%
Brewster County, TX has an unemployment rate of 2.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,918 people. The average commute time is 15 minutes. 7.4% of workers work from home. 81.8% of workers are in the private sector.