St. Louis County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
102,451
Employed
97,518
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
9.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.1%
Carpool7.4%
Public Transit1.6%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home9.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.9%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed5.8%
St. Louis County, MN has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 102,451 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 9.9% of workers work from home. 89.9% of workers are in the private sector.