Cumberland County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Labor Force
68,571
Employed
63,333
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.0%
Carpool12.8%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home4.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.3%
Government42.3%
Self-Employed6.7%
Cumberland County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 68,571 people. 4.9% of workers work from home. 91.3% of workers are in the private sector.