Milwaukee County, WI — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
473,194
Employed
450,784
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
12.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.8%
Carpool8.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Walk3.0%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home12.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.9%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed3.9%
Milwaukee County, WI has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 473,194 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 12.7% of workers work from home. 89.9% of workers are in the private sector.