Wright County, IA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.7%
Labor Force
5,909
Employed
5,808
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.7%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk2.9%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home8.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.8%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed6.5%
Wright County, IA has an unemployment rate of 1.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,909 people. 8.8% of workers work from home. 96.8% of workers are in the private sector.