Salem County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Labor Force
31,877
Employed
29,476
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.8%
Carpool7.1%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home9.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.2%
Government41.8%
Self-Employed5.3%
Salem County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 31,877 people. 9.5% of workers work from home. 89.2% of workers are in the private sector.