Hennepin County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
731,589
Employed
699,314
Mean Commute
17 min
Work from Home
22.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone62.1%
Carpool6.4%
Public Transit4.0%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.9%
Work from Home22.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.6%
Government44.8%
Self-Employed3.7%
Hennepin County, MN has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 731,589 people. The average commute time is 17 minutes. 22.4% of workers work from home. 92.6% of workers are in the private sector.