St. Louis city, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
162,817
Employed
153,887
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
15.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone66.6%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit5.2%
Walk4.0%
Bike0.9%
Work from Home15.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.8%
Government41.7%
Self-Employed3.8%
St. Louis city, MO has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 162,817 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 15.0% of workers work from home. 84.8% of workers are in the private sector.