Perry County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
9,577
Employed
9,076
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
4.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.9%
Carpool8.4%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home4.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.8%
Government41.9%
Self-Employed3.7%
Perry County, MO has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,577 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 4.6% of workers work from home. 90.8% of workers are in the private sector.