Linn County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Labor Force
125,030
Employed
120,371
Mean Commute
17 min
Work from Home
13.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.4%
Carpool6.3%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home13.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.9%
Government44.8%
Self-Employed3.7%
Linn County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 125,030 people. The average commute time is 17 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home. 94.9% of workers are in the private sector.