Watonwan County, MN — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
5,590
Employed
5,282
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
6.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.0%
Carpool11.2%
Public Transit1.8%
Walk4.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.1%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed5.2%
Watonwan County, MN has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,590 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 6.8% of workers work from home. 90.1% of workers are in the private sector.