Benton County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
22,979
Employed
21,989
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
7.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.2%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk3.0%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.3%
Government42.4%
Self-Employed4.8%
Benton County, MN has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 22,979 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 7.5% of workers work from home. 90.3% of workers are in the private sector.