Blue Earth County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
39,777
Employed
38,063
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.2%
Carpool9.7%
Public Transit1.8%
Walk3.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home8.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.8%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed5.9%
Blue Earth County, MN has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 39,777 people. 8.3% of workers work from home. 90.8% of workers are in the private sector.