Kent County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
359,072
Employed
343,812
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
12.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.5%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit1.6%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home12.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.1%
Government46.7%
Self-Employed2.6%
Kent County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 359,072 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 12.7% of workers work from home. 95.1% of workers are in the private sector.