Ottawa County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Labor Force
19,590
Employed
19,010
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
6.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.8%
Carpool5.2%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.7%
Government42.7%
Self-Employed5.1%
Ottawa County, OH has an unemployment rate of 2.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,590 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 6.9% of workers work from home. 91.7% of workers are in the private sector.