Jackson County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
9,825
Employed
9,364
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
9.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.7%
Carpool5.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.2%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home9.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.4%
Government43.3%
Self-Employed3.5%
Jackson County, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,825 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 9.6% of workers work from home. 97.4% of workers are in the private sector.