Mercer County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
198,572
Employed
186,085
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
17.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone61.5%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit5.2%
Walk3.5%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home17.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.0%
Government43.0%
Self-Employed5.7%
Mercer County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 198,572 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 17.8% of workers work from home. 91.0% of workers are in the private sector.