Morris County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
286,057
Employed
270,937
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
19.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone68.1%
Carpool5.8%
Public Transit3.5%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home19.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.3%
Government44.6%
Self-Employed4.6%
Morris County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 286,057 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 19.6% of workers work from home. 95.3% of workers are in the private sector.