Hidalgo County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.6%
Labor Force
373,505
Employed
344,351
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.8%
Carpool10.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.7%
Government40.6%
Self-Employed5.8%
Hidalgo County, TX has an unemployment rate of 7.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 373,505 people. 8.6% of workers work from home. 94.7% of workers are in the private sector.