Hudson County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
408,999
Employed
384,403
Mean Commute
29 min
Work from Home
18.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone34.0%
Carpool6.1%
Public Transit32.2%
Walk6.7%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home18.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.6%
Government46.5%
Self-Employed3.8%
Hudson County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 408,999 people. The average commute time is 29 minutes. 18.3% of workers work from home. 97.6% of workers are in the private sector.