Mills County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Labor Force
7,315
Employed
6,967
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
9.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.8%
Carpool8.4%
Walk5.0%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home9.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.0%
Government43.7%
Self-Employed5.5%
Mills County, IA has an unemployment rate of 2.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,315 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 9.5% of workers work from home. 94.0% of workers are in the private sector.