Washington County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Labor Force
17,217
Employed
16,740
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
8.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.3%
Carpool8.1%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home8.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.5%
Government37.7%
Self-Employed8.3%
Washington County, TX has an unemployment rate of 2.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,217 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 8.1% of workers work from home. 88.5% of workers are in the private sector.