Benton County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
7,363
Employed
7,067
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.8%
Carpool10.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home5.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.3%
Government36.0%
Self-Employed7.0%
Benton County, MO has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,363 people. 5.0% of workers work from home. 86.3% of workers are in the private sector.