Jefferson County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Labor Force
12,936
Employed
11,833
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
21.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone62.1%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit1.5%
Walk4.4%
Bike0.9%
Work from Home21.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector77.1%
Government32.0%
Self-Employed5.8%
Jefferson County, WA has an unemployment rate of 7.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,936 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 21.6% of workers work from home. 77.1% of workers are in the private sector.