Union County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor Force
5,824
Employed
5,558
Mean Commute
15 min
Work from Home
3.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.7%
Carpool11.3%
Walk5.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home3.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.4%
Government41.3%
Self-Employed3.8%
Union County, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,824 people. The average commute time is 15 minutes. 3.8% of workers work from home. 89.4% of workers are in the private sector.