Berkshire County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
66,944
Employed
63,154
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
12.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.8%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit1.4%
Walk5.2%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.2%
Government38.8%
Self-Employed5.2%
Berkshire County, MA has an unemployment rate of 5.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 66,944 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 12.7% of workers work from home. 81.2% of workers are in the private sector.