Chelan County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
38,489
Employed
36,809
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.8%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Walk4.3%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.8%
Government42.5%
Self-Employed5.9%
Chelan County, WA has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 38,489 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 8.6% of workers work from home. 92.8% of workers are in the private sector.