Wood County, TX — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
18,686
Employed
17,618
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.5%
Carpool12.0%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home9.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government38.8%
Self-Employed7.5%
Wood County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 18,686 people. 9.6% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.