Monroe County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Labor Force
3,751
Employed
3,641
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
7.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.7%
Carpool5.9%
Walk2.4%
Work from Home7.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.9%
Government38.1%
Self-Employed7.1%
Monroe County, IA has an unemployment rate of 2.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,751 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 7.5% of workers work from home. 85.9% of workers are in the private sector.