Dubuque County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Labor Force
53,604
Employed
51,563
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
11.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.4%
Carpool6.2%
Public Transit0.9%
Walk2.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home11.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government43.7%
Self-Employed3.4%
Dubuque County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 53,604 people. 11.0% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.