Shelby County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Labor Force
6,024
Employed
5,825
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
11.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.3%
Carpool5.0%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk5.3%
Work from Home11.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.9%
Government39.3%
Self-Employed3.2%
Shelby County, IA has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,024 people. 11.5% of workers work from home. 89.9% of workers are in the private sector.