Fayette 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
9,522
Employed
9,151
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
8.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.3%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk3.4%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home8.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.5%
Government40.9%
Self-Employed6.2%
Fayette County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,522 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 8.2% of workers work from home. 93.5% of workers are in the private sector.