Ramsey County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
296,854
Employed
282,809
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
18.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone63.6%
Carpool8.9%
Public Transit4.5%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home18.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.2%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed4.9%
Ramsey County, MN has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 296,854 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 18.3% of workers work from home. 88.2% of workers are in the private sector.