Jackson County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
380,774
Employed
361,789
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
14.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.8%
Carpool6.6%
Public Transit1.4%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home14.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.1%
Government42.9%
Self-Employed3.5%
Jackson County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 380,774 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 14.4% of workers work from home. 91.1% of workers are in the private sector.