Shelby County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.0%
Labor Force
2,701
Employed
2,673
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
4.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.0%
Carpool6.7%
Walk5.3%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home4.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.4%
Government38.0%
Self-Employed4.0%
Shelby County, MO has an unemployment rate of 1.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,701 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 4.6% of workers work from home. 86.4% of workers are in the private sector.