Jobs & Employment in Columbus, NE

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

Labor Force

12,979

Employed

12,583

Mean Commute

14 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

82.4%

Carpool

9.3%

Walk

2.3%

Bike

0.3%

Work from Home

4.5%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Government

48.0%

Self-Employed

4.9%

Columbus, NE has an unemployment rate of 3.0% with a labor force of 12,979. The average commute time is 14 minutes. About 82.4% of workers drive alone to work.