Van Buren County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
3,363
Employed
3,223
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.3%
Carpool10.9%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home10.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.5%
Government42.0%
Self-Employed4.8%
Van Buren County, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,363 people. 10.7% of workers work from home. 98.5% of workers are in the private sector.