Cowlitz County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
49,326
Employed
46,763
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
7.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.6%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.0%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.4%
Government44.7%
Self-Employed5.1%
Cowlitz County, WA has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 49,326 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 7.3% of workers work from home. 96.4% of workers are in the private sector.