Jobs & Employment in Fort Madison, IA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Labor Force

4,710

Employed

4,508

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

74.8%

Carpool

16.0%

Public Transit

0.7%

Walk

1.4%

Bike

0.4%

Work from Home

5.8%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

86.7%

Government

42.0%

Self-Employed

4.3%

Fort Madison, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.3% with a labor force of 4,710. About 74.8% of workers drive alone to work. 5.8% of workers work from home.