Portage County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
87,576
Employed
82,775
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.5%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Walk2.7%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home13.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.2%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed4.9%
Portage County, OH has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 87,576 people. 13.5% of workers work from home. 92.2% of workers are in the private sector.