Bayfield County, WI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
7,595
Employed
7,309
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
13.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.8%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Walk3.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home13.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.8%
Government35.7%
Self-Employed7.0%
Bayfield County, WI has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,595 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 13.1% of workers work from home. 83.8% of workers are in the private sector.