Atlantic County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.1%
Labor Force
142,404
Employed
130,098
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
8.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.3%
Carpool8.8%
Public Transit4.0%
Walk3.3%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home8.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.6%
Government40.0%
Self-Employed6.0%
Atlantic County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 8.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 142,404 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 8.5% of workers work from home. 87.6% of workers are in the private sector.