Johnson County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
89,279
Employed
85,864
Mean Commute
17 min
Work from Home
12.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone64.9%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit4.1%
Walk7.9%
Bike1.9%
Work from Home12.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.8%
Government34.7%
Self-Employed12.4%
Johnson County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 89,279 people. The average commute time is 17 minutes. 12.6% of workers work from home. 81.8% of workers are in the private sector.