Buena Vista County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
10,809
Employed
10,268
Mean Commute
14 min
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.9%
Carpool17.3%
Walk5.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.4%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed3.9%
Buena Vista County, IA has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,809 people. The average commute time is 14 minutes. 6.3% of workers work from home. 94.4% of workers are in the private sector.