Jobs & Employment in Waukee, IA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

Labor Force

15,589

Employed

14,931

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

71.9%

Carpool

5.5%

Walk

0.7%

Work from Home

21.0%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

93.8%

Government

44.5%

Self-Employed

3.4%

Waukee, IA has an unemployment rate of 4.1% with a labor force of 15,589. The average commute time is 15 minutes. About 71.9% of workers drive alone to work. 21.0% of workers work from home.