Douglas County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
4,820
Employed
4,566
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.0%
Carpool8.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk0.8%
Work from Home9.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.6%
Government42.0%
Self-Employed5.5%
Douglas County, MO has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,820 people. 9.6% of workers work from home. 92.6% of workers are in the private sector.