Jefferson County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
110,356
Employed
103,823
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone86.7%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home3.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.3%
Government44.4%
Self-Employed5.2%
Jefferson County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 110,356 people. 3.1% of workers work from home. 96.3% of workers are in the private sector.