Galveston County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
179,364
Employed
168,710
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.2%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home10.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.4%
Government42.4%
Self-Employed6.2%
Galveston County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 179,364 people. 10.6% of workers work from home. 93.4% of workers are in the private sector.