Jobs & Employment in Washington, IA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

Labor Force

3,733

Employed

3,556

Mean Commute

17 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

76.8%

Carpool

8.8%

Public Transit

2.5%

Walk

2.7%

Work from Home

7.8%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

86.7%

Government

39.0%

Self-Employed

5.1%

Washington, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.7% with a labor force of 3,733. The average commute time is 17 minutes. About 76.8% of workers drive alone to work. 7.8% of workers work from home.