Vigo County, IN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
50,983
Employed
47,643
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
4.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool11.7%
Public Transit0.9%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home4.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.0%
Government43.3%
Self-Employed4.8%
Vigo County, IN has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 50,983 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 4.8% of workers work from home. 90.0% of workers are in the private sector.