Jackson County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
73,860
Employed
69,430
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.8%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk2.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home9.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.9%
Government43.0%
Self-Employed4.6%
Jackson County, MI has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 73,860 people. 9.0% of workers work from home. 90.9% of workers are in the private sector.