Smith County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
114,428
Employed
109,601
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.2%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.6%
Government41.4%
Self-Employed4.3%
Smith County, TX has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 114,428 people. 8.9% of workers work from home. 90.6% of workers are in the private sector.