Lubbock County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
163,364
Employed
155,264
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.0%
Carpool11.3%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.3%
Government40.6%
Self-Employed7.1%
Lubbock County, TX has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 163,364 people. 6.7% of workers work from home. 90.3% of workers are in the private sector.