Barry County, MO — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

Labor Force

15,752

Employed

15,092

Mean Commute

21 min

Work from Home

9.1%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
74.7%
Carpool
14.1%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
9.1%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
98.4%
Government
44.7%
Self-Employed
3.5%

Barry County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 15,752 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 9.1% of workers work from home. 98.4% of workers are in the private sector.

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