Polk County, AR — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.4%
Labor Force
8,638
Employed
7,882
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool14.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home5.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.5%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed6.4%
Polk County, AR has an unemployment rate of 8.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,638 people. 5.2% of workers work from home. 91.5% of workers are in the private sector.