DATA: Learn about Cedar Park's workforce and industries

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By Abby Bora | 11:18 AM Apr 2, 2019 CDT

Numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau in December reveal a glimpse into the commutes, occupations and industries of those working in Cedar Park.

PERCENT EMPLOYED

Of the population over the age of 16, 72% are in the labor force and 69.2% are employed.

COMMUTING

91.3% of workers commute to their jobs.

Of those commuters, 8.3% carpool and 0.7% take public transportation.

The average travel time to work is 27.4 minutes.

TOP 5 INDUSTRIES

Educational services, and health care and social assistance – 20.6%

Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste – 18.5%

Retail trade – 12.6%

Manufacturing – 9.6%

Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental leasing – 9.1%

By Abby Bora

Abby Bora started at Community Impact Newspaper in May 2017. After working as a reporter, she became editor of the Cedar Park-Leander edition in October 2018. She covers Leander ISD and city government. Bora graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I. with a bachelor’s degree in media and communications studies.

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