Ocean County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
296,116
Employed
279,228
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
11.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.5%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home11.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.6%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed6.5%
Ocean County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 296,116 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 11.6% of workers work from home. 87.6% of workers are in the private sector.