Howard County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
14,386
Employed
13,661
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
3.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.8%
Carpool15.0%
Walk0.9%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home3.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government45.0%
Self-Employed7.5%
Howard County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 14,386 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 3.8% of workers work from home.