Fayette County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Labor Force
11,387
Employed
11,054
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
7.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.8%
Carpool8.8%
Walk0.6%
Work from Home7.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.7%
Government38.3%
Self-Employed6.1%
Fayette County, TX has an unemployment rate of 2.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 11,387 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 7.1% of workers work from home. 87.7% of workers are in the private sector.