Lucas 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
4,243
Employed
4,083
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.1%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk2.3%
Work from Home5.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government48.9%
Self-Employed4.7%
Lucas County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,243 people. 5.3% of workers work from home.