Newton County, AR — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
3,076
Employed
2,946
Mean Commute
28 min
Work from Home
15.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.9%
Carpool8.4%
Walk2.5%
Work from Home15.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.6%
Government38.8%
Self-Employed7.6%
Newton County, AR has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,076 people. The average commute time is 28 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home. 94.6% of workers are in the private sector.