New Madrid County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Labor Force
6,823
Employed
6,577
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
3.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone86.2%
Carpool9.3%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home3.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.3%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed6.6%
New Madrid County, MO has an unemployment rate of 3.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,823 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 3.3% of workers work from home. 87.3% of workers are in the private sector.