Karnes County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor Force
5,302
Employed
5,059
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
4.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.6%
Carpool12.1%
Walk2.7%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home4.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.7%
Government36.4%
Self-Employed9.4%
Karnes County, TX has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,302 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 4.0% of workers work from home. 87.7% of workers are in the private sector.