Harris County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Labor Force
2,467,556
Employed
2,305,791
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
11.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.4%
Carpool10.2%
Public Transit2.1%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home11.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector99.1%
Government46.4%
Self-Employed3.5%
Harris County, TX has an unemployment rate of 6.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,467,556 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 11.4% of workers work from home. 99.1% of workers are in the private sector.