Eaton County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
56,542
Employed
53,961
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.0%
Carpool8.8%
Public Transit0.7%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home13.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.1%
Government41.6%
Self-Employed6.8%
Eaton County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 56,542 people. 13.8% of workers work from home. 90.1% of workers are in the private sector.