Yakima County, WA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
118,749
Employed
110,162
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.9%
Carpool12.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home6.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.2%
Government44.6%
Self-Employed5.3%
Yakima County, WA has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 118,749 people. 6.4% of workers work from home. 96.2% of workers are in the private sector.