Jefferson County, IN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
15,578
Employed
14,942
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
4.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.4%
Carpool6.8%
Walk2.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home4.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.0%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed5.9%
Jefferson County, IN has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 15,578 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 4.9% of workers work from home. 94.0% of workers are in the private sector.