Worcester County, MA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
469,112
Employed
443,268
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
14.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.8%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit1.5%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home14.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.1%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed4.7%
Worcester County, MA has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 469,112 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 14.3% of workers work from home. 91.1% of workers are in the private sector.