Whatcom County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
119,729
Employed
113,292
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.2%
Carpool8.1%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk3.4%
Bike1.9%
Work from Home13.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.5%
Government41.7%
Self-Employed5.5%
Whatcom County, WA has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 119,729 people. 13.3% of workers work from home. 91.5% of workers are in the private sector.