Lake County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Labor Force
4,580
Employed
4,234
Mean Commute
28 min
Work from Home
7.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.5%
Carpool8.7%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk2.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government46.9%
Self-Employed3.9%
Lake County, MI has an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,580 people. The average commute time is 28 minutes. 7.3% of workers work from home.