Newaygo County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
22,910
Employed
21,890
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.4%
Carpool11.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.9%
Government44.7%
Self-Employed4.1%
Newaygo County, MI has an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 22,910 people. 7.0% of workers work from home. 94.9% of workers are in the private sector.