Matagorda County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Labor Force
16,354
Employed
15,152
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.8%
Carpool11.3%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.9%
Work from Home4.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector99.9%
Government45.9%
Self-Employed5.8%
Matagorda County, TX has an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 16,354 people. 4.5% of workers work from home. 99.9% of workers are in the private sector.