Wayne County, MO — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Labor Force
4,123
Employed
3,805
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
6.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.7%
Carpool13.6%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.1%
Work from Home6.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector76.6%
Government32.4%
Self-Employed5.2%
Wayne County, MO has an unemployment rate of 7.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,123 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 6.9% of workers work from home. 76.6% of workers are in the private sector.