Jobs & Employment in Fort Dodge, IA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

Labor Force

11,985

Employed

11,467

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
81.9%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
3.1%
Bike
0.3%
Work from Home
3.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
91.1%
Government
42.7%
Self-Employed
5.3%

Fort Dodge, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.1% with a labor force of 11,985. About 81.9% of workers drive alone to work.