Dallas County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
6,842
Employed
6,569
Mean Commute
32 min
Work from Home
6.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.8%
Carpool12.7%
Walk0.1%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home6.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.3%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed3.8%
Dallas County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,842 people. The average commute time is 32 minutes. 6.5% of workers work from home. 90.3% of workers are in the private sector.