Denton County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
539,321
Employed
517,545
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
20.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone68.0%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home20.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.5%
Government45.2%
Self-Employed4.0%
Denton County, TX has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 539,321 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 20.9% of workers work from home. 96.5% of workers are in the private sector.