Jefferson County, WI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Labor Force
48,135
Employed
46,481
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
9.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool8.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk3.1%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home9.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.5%
Government44.9%
Self-Employed4.9%
Jefferson County, WI has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 48,135 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 9.3% of workers work from home. 96.5% of workers are in the private sector.