Blackford County, IN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
5,255
Employed
4,965
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.0%
Carpool10.4%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home10.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.4%
Government40.5%
Self-Employed2.9%
Blackford County, IN has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,255 people. 10.8% of workers work from home. 91.4% of workers are in the private sector.