Jobs & Employment in West Richland, WA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

Labor Force

8,181

Employed

7,788

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

71.7%

Carpool

9.1%

Public Transit

0.6%

Walk

0.6%

Bike

0.4%

Work from Home

16.1%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

91.3%

Government

42.2%

Self-Employed

6.8%

West Richland, WA has an unemployment rate of 4.6% with a labor force of 8,181. The average commute time is 21 minutes. About 71.7% of workers drive alone to work. 16.1% of workers work from home.