Hood County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.2%
Labor Force
30,056
Employed
28,195
Mean Commute
29 min
Work from Home
12.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.5%
Carpool7.1%
Walk0.8%
Work from Home12.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.7%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed5.2%
Hood County, TX has an unemployment rate of 6.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 30,056 people. The average commute time is 29 minutes. 12.8% of workers work from home. 94.7% of workers are in the private sector.