Jobs & Employment in Palmer, AK

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

8.4%

Labor Force

3,006

Employed

2,675

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
76.7%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
3.7%
Bike
0.3%
Work from Home
6.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
91.0%
Government
40.3%
Self-Employed
8.2%

Palmer, AK has an unemployment rate of 8.4% with a labor force of 3,006. About 76.7% of workers drive alone to work. 6.2% of workers work from home.