Clay 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
140,429
Employed
134,587
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
14.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.3%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home14.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.1%
Government44.3%
Self-Employed4.0%
Clay County, MO has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 140,429 people. 14.0% of workers work from home. 94.1% of workers are in the private sector.