Skagit County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
62,218
Employed
58,165
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.4%
Carpool10.0%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home10.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.2%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed6.2%
Skagit County, WA has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 62,218 people. 10.8% of workers work from home. 94.2% of workers are in the private sector.