Here are some resources that should be helpful:
- U.S. Census Bureau:
- Home-based Workers - Notes that the American Community Survey (ACS) includes a question for those 16 and over who were employed and at work in the previous week, on the method of transportation usually used to get to work. Home-based workers are those who reported “work from home” on this question.
- This recent Census article highlights that the number of people primarily working from home tripled between 2019 and 2021 (with Washington State having one of the highest percentages of home-based workers) and indicates that the Census will release additional ACS statistics over the next few months.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM):
- American Community Survey (ACS) - Includes ACS resources and state contacts to reach out to for assistance.
- County and City Data - Offers a collection of links to information about specific Washington counties and cities.
- Washington State Employment Security Department: Employment Estimates - Provides monthly estimates of nonfarm employment, by industry, in Washington state.
Additionally, some cities do their own employment studies (either in-house or through consultants) that would analyze various local employment data to inform their comprehensive plans.