Fort Bend County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
438,007
Employed
415,651
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
15.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.2%
Carpool9.3%
Public Transit0.7%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home15.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.9%
Government44.7%
Self-Employed4.0%
Fort Bend County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 438,007 people. 15.9% of workers work from home. 95.9% of workers are in the private sector.