Rusk County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Labor Force
22,305
Employed
21,463
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.7%
Carpool9.4%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home4.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.2%
Government45.1%
Self-Employed4.6%
Rusk County, TX has an unemployment rate of 3.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 22,305 people. 4.6% of workers work from home. 98.2% of workers are in the private sector.