Decatur County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Labor Force
3,623
Employed
3,505
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
8.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.7%
Carpool10.2%
Walk5.8%
Work from Home8.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.9%
Government35.9%
Self-Employed5.9%
Decatur County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,623 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 8.0% of workers work from home. 84.9% of workers are in the private sector.