Macon County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Labor Force
6,828
Employed
6,578
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.5%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home9.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.3%
Government40.0%
Self-Employed5.4%
Macon County, MO has an unemployment rate of 3.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,828 people. 9.1% of workers work from home. 89.3% of workers are in the private sector.