Union County, NJ — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Labor Force
313,076
Employed
293,183
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
12.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone62.4%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit9.6%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.7%
Government44.1%
Self-Employed5.0%
Union County, NJ has an unemployment rate of 6.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 313,076 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 12.9% of workers work from home. 94.7% of workers are in the private sector.