Aitkin County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
6,607
Employed
6,222
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.4%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home12.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.0%
Government38.7%
Self-Employed5.0%
Aitkin County, MN has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,607 people. 12.0% of workers work from home. 86.0% of workers are in the private sector.