Cayuga County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
36,730
Employed
35,263
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.9%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.4%
Government40.1%
Self-Employed8.1%
Cayuga County, NY has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 36,730 people. 6.7% of workers work from home. 89.4% of workers are in the private sector.