Benton County, AR — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
151,381
Employed
146,545
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
14.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.5%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home14.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector100.0%
Government47.8%
Self-Employed2.6%
Benton County, AR has an unemployment rate of 3.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 151,381 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 14.6% of workers work from home. 100.0% of workers are in the private sector.