Jasper County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
19,107
Employed
18,129
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.0%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home9.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.5%
Government43.5%
Self-Employed4.3%
Jasper County, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,107 people. 9.4% of workers work from home. 94.5% of workers are in the private sector.