Hamlin County, SD — 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
3,067
Employed
3,006
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
7.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.0%
Carpool12.2%
Walk6.0%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.1%
Government42.3%
Self-Employed4.0%
Hamlin County, SD has an unemployment rate of 1.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,067 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 7.5% of workers work from home. 97.1% of workers are in the private sector.