Essex County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
446,624
Employed
423,754
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
14.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.3%
Carpool7.0%
Public Transit3.7%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home14.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.0%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed3.9%
Essex County, MA has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 446,624 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 14.6% of workers work from home. 89.0% of workers are in the private sector.