Camden County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Labor Force
279,625
Employed
259,794
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
13.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone68.9%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit4.9%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home13.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.3%
Government41.6%
Self-Employed4.9%
Camden County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 279,625 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home. 89.3% of workers are in the private sector.