Sussex County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
82,567
Employed
78,190
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
13.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.4%
Carpool6.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk0.8%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home13.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government42.0%
Self-Employed6.3%
Sussex County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 82,567 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.