Jobs & Employment in Bedford, IA
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Labor Force
713
Employed
665
Mean Commute
21 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.2%
Carpool21.3%
Walk6.9%
Work from Home1.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.4%
Government34.4%
Self-Employed7.5%
Bedford, IA has an unemployment rate of 6.7% with a labor force of 713. The average commute time is 21 minutes. About 70.2% of workers drive alone to work.