Jobs & Employment in Carthage, MO

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

2.0%

Labor Force

6,581

Employed

6,450

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

74.1%

Carpool

14.4%

Walk

2.1%

Bike

0.7%

Work from Home

8.1%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

89.5%

Government

41.9%

Self-Employed

3.5%

Carthage, MO has an unemployment rate of 2.0% with a labor force of 6,581. The average commute time is 15 minutes. About 74.1% of workers drive alone to work. 8.1% of workers work from home.