Butler County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
18,560
Employed
17,641
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
4.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.6%
Carpool13.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home4.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.7%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed5.5%
Butler County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 18,560 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 4.9% of workers work from home. 93.7% of workers are in the private sector.