Mercer County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.8%
Labor Force
22,053
Employed
21,631
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
3.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone87.5%
Carpool6.4%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home3.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.2%
Government46.2%
Self-Employed4.3%
Mercer County, OH has an unemployment rate of 1.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 22,053 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 3.7% of workers work from home. 98.2% of workers are in the private sector.