Delaware County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Labor Force
20,476
Employed
19,170
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
11.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.3%
Carpool7.9%
Public Transit0.9%
Walk6.3%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home11.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.4%
Government36.1%
Self-Employed11.3%
Delaware County, NY has an unemployment rate of 6.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,476 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 11.4% of workers work from home. 84.4% of workers are in the private sector.