Poweshiek County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
9,504
Employed
9,039
Mean Commute
17 min
Work from Home
10.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.2%
Carpool4.6%
Walk10.7%
Bike2.1%
Work from Home10.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.5%
Government41.3%
Self-Employed5.0%
Poweshiek County, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,504 people. The average commute time is 17 minutes. 10.9% of workers work from home. 87.5% of workers are in the private sector.