Stearns 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
87,928
Employed
83,921
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
9.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.7%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit1.4%
Walk4.5%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home9.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.0%
Government44.0%
Self-Employed4.3%
Stearns County, MN has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 87,928 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 9.3% of workers work from home. 92.0% of workers are in the private sector.