Laclede County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
17,068
Employed
16,096
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.9%
Carpool12.8%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home3.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector99.8%
Government46.0%
Self-Employed3.4%
Laclede County, MO has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,068 people. 3.9% of workers work from home. 99.8% of workers are in the private sector.