Albany County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
169,959
Employed
160,886
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
13.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.6%
Carpool8.5%
Public Transit4.3%
Walk4.2%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home13.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector80.6%
Government35.9%
Self-Employed10.0%
Albany County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 169,959 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 13.6% of workers work from home. 80.6% of workers are in the private sector.