Alger County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Labor Force
3,131
Employed
2,934
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.5%
Carpool10.5%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk4.4%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.9%
Government40.4%
Self-Employed9.2%
Alger County, MI has an unemployment rate of 6.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,131 people. 8.6% of workers work from home. 91.9% of workers are in the private sector.