Mecosta County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
18,032
Employed
17,125
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
6.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.0%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk5.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home6.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.9%
Government39.8%
Self-Employed7.2%
Mecosta County, MI has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 18,032 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 6.8% of workers work from home. 88.9% of workers are in the private sector.