Marion County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Labor Force
17,243
Employed
16,896
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.1%
Carpool5.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home9.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.6%
Government44.3%
Self-Employed4.7%
Marion County, IA has an unemployment rate of 1.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,243 people. 9.7% of workers work from home. 92.6% of workers are in the private sector.