Bennett County, SD — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.9%
Labor Force
1,186
Employed
1,069
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.3%
Carpool3.5%
Walk7.7%
Work from Home5.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.5%
Government35.1%
Self-Employed9.8%
Bennett County, SD has an unemployment rate of 9.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 1,186 people. 5.9% of workers work from home. 87.5% of workers are in the private sector.