Most remote workers, US counties
US counties with the most workers 16 and over who worked from home, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of workers, not the remote-work share. Los Angeles County, California leads at 801,832. 3,144 counties qualify in total. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest remote workers?
Los Angeles County, California ranks #1 with 801,832 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by remote workers?
Los Angeles County, California, Cook County, Illinois, Maricopa County, Arizona, King County, Washington, San Diego County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,144 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is remote workers measured?
Number of workers 16 and over who worked from home (ACS B08301). The raw-count companion to the remote-work share. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).