Jobs & Employment in Altoona, IA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

6.7%

Labor Force

11,338

Employed

10,576

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

79.6%

Carpool

4.9%

Public Transit

0.5%

Bike

0.2%

Work from Home

12.7%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

93.9%

Government

43.6%

Self-Employed

4.8%

Altoona, IA has an unemployment rate of 6.7% with a labor force of 11,338. The average commute time is 21 minutes. About 79.6% of workers drive alone to work. 12.7% of workers work from home.