Pocahontas County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
3,542
Employed
3,347
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.8%
Carpool11.8%
Walk2.5%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.7%
Government38.4%
Self-Employed5.5%
Pocahontas County, IA has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,542 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 6.7% of workers work from home. 92.7% of workers are in the private sector.