Dawson County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.9%
Labor Force
5,083
Employed
4,682
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
3.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.2%
Carpool18.5%
Walk1.0%
Work from Home3.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government48.4%
Self-Employed6.8%
Dawson County, TX has an unemployment rate of 7.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,083 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 3.3% of workers work from home.