Johnson 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
28,602
Employed
23,989
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.3%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.3%
Government36.4%
Self-Employed6.4%
Johnson County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 28,602 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 6.3% of workers work from home. 85.3% of workers are in the private sector.