Houston County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Labor Force
8,313
Employed
7,767
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.4%
Carpool8.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk2.6%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home5.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector80.8%
Government33.4%
Self-Employed9.7%
Houston County, TX has an unemployment rate of 6.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,313 people. 5.6% of workers work from home. 80.8% of workers are in the private sector.