Des Moines 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
19,274
Employed
18,652
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
4.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.9%
Carpool10.0%
Public Transit0.7%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home4.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.1%
Government42.3%
Self-Employed4.9%
Des Moines County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,274 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 4.3% of workers work from home. 91.1% of workers are in the private sector.