Dallas County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Labor Force
59,185
Employed
57,375
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
18.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.9%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home18.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.0%
Government44.1%
Self-Employed4.7%
Dallas County, IA has an unemployment rate of 2.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 59,185 people. 18.6% of workers work from home. 94.0% of workers are in the private sector.