Burlington County, NJ — 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
253,351
Employed
235,108
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
14.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.6%
Carpool6.3%
Public Transit2.3%
Walk0.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home14.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.4%
Government40.2%
Self-Employed6.0%
Burlington County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 253,351 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 14.8% of workers work from home. 88.4% of workers are in the private sector.