Bronx County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
11.1%
Labor Force
647,763
Employed
575,057
Mean Commute
40 min
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone23.5%
Carpool4.0%
Public Transit53.7%
Walk7.6%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.0%
Government40.0%
Self-Employed5.5%
Bronx County, NY has an unemployment rate of 11.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 647,763 people. The average commute time is 40 minutes. 7.9% of workers work from home. 85.0% of workers are in the private sector.