Bernalillo County, NM — 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
346,444
Employed
324,498
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
12.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.3%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home12.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.7%
Government37.5%
Self-Employed6.3%
Bernalillo County, NM has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 346,444 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 12.8% of workers work from home. 85.7% of workers are in the private sector.