St. Joseph County, MI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
29,140
Employed
27,616
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
6.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.2%
Carpool15.1%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.0%
Bike1.3%
Work from Home6.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government49.5%
Self-Employed2.9%
St. Joseph County, MI has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 29,140 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 6.1% of workers work from home.