Iron County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
4,664
Employed
4,441
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.6%
Carpool6.7%
Walk3.4%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.5%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed5.3%
Iron County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,664 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 7.9% of workers work from home. 92.5% of workers are in the private sector.