Washington County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.5%
Labor Force
12,075
Employed
11,747
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.8%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from Home8.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.9%
Government39.7%
Self-Employed5.4%
Washington County, IA has an unemployment rate of 2.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,075 people. 8.5% of workers work from home. 90.9% of workers are in the private sector.