Hunterdon County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor Force
70,842
Employed
67,580
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
19.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.3%
Carpool4.8%
Public Transit1.7%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home19.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government42.9%
Self-Employed4.8%
Hunterdon County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 4.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 70,842 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 19.7% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.