Jobs & Employment in Burlington, IA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

Labor Force

11,788

Employed

11,276

Mean Commute

16 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

79.8%

Carpool

11.5%

Public Transit

0.7%

Walk

1.5%

Work from Home

4.8%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

92.2%

Government

43.6%

Self-Employed

4.5%

Burlington, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.2% with a labor force of 11,788. The average commute time is 16 minutes. About 79.8% of workers drive alone to work.