Midland County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
40,362
Employed
38,346
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
10.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.0%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home10.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.7%
Government44.6%
Self-Employed4.4%
Midland County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 40,362 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 10.9% of workers work from home. 93.7% of workers are in the private sector.