Stark County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
186,817
Employed
179,423
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
10.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.4%
Carpool6.4%
Public Transit0.9%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home10.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.3%
Government44.5%
Self-Employed3.7%
Stark County, OH has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 186,817 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 10.4% of workers work from home. 93.3% of workers are in the private sector.