Oglala Lakota County, SD — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

12.9%

Labor Force

3,614

Employed

3,100

Mean Commute

15 min

Work from Home

2.3%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

66.6%

Carpool

13.4%

Walk

5.3%

Work from Home

2.3%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

50.4%

Government

12.3%

Self-Employed

12.8%

Oglala Lakota County, SD has an unemployment rate of 12.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,614 people. The average commute time is 15 minutes. 2.3% of workers work from home. 50.4% of workers are in the private sector.

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