Dakota County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
248,751
Employed
239,334
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
18.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.7%
Carpool7.3%
Public Transit1.7%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home18.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.8%
Government44.1%
Self-Employed4.3%
Dakota County, MN has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 248,751 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 18.9% of workers work from home. 92.8% of workers are in the private sector.