Jobs & Employment in Jena, LA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

Labor Force

2,137

Employed

1,999

Mean Commute

40 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

71.1%

Carpool

13.5%

Work from Home

4.6%

Employment by Sector

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

Government

59.7%

Self-Employed

4.7%

Jena, LA has an unemployment rate of 6.5% with a labor force of 2,137. The average commute time is 40 minutes. About 71.1% of workers drive alone to work.