Broome County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Labor Force
92,776
Employed
86,558
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
8.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.9%
Carpool9.1%
Public Transit2.8%
Walk4.1%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home8.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.0%
Government39.3%
Self-Employed8.8%
Broome County, NY has an unemployment rate of 6.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 92,776 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 8.2% of workers work from home. 86.0% of workers are in the private sector.