Mercer County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.4%
Labor Force
1,499
Employed
1,457
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
13.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.4%
Carpool9.7%
Walk1.6%
Bike1.7%
Work from Home13.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.7%
Government35.6%
Self-Employed4.1%
Mercer County, MO has an unemployment rate of 2.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 1,499 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home. 81.7% of workers are in the private sector.