Butler County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Labor Force
7,261
Employed
7,016
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.2%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home5.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.3%
Government39.8%
Self-Employed5.0%
Butler County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,261 people. 5.9% of workers work from home. 87.3% of workers are in the private sector.