Douglas 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
21,921
Employed
21,031
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
7.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.2%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home7.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government47.9%
Self-Employed4.2%
Douglas County, WA has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 21,921 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 7.6% of workers work from home.