Barton 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
4,928
Employed
4,726
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
9.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.2%
Carpool4.3%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home9.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.8%
Government40.9%
Self-Employed5.5%
Barton County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,928 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 9.4% of workers work from home. 93.8% of workers are in the private sector.