Dutchess County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
157,657
Employed
149,823
Mean Commute
27 min
Work from Home
13.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.1%
Carpool7.4%
Public Transit3.7%
Walk3.2%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home13.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.0%
Government40.9%
Self-Employed6.7%
Dutchess County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 157,657 people. The average commute time is 27 minutes. 13.9% of workers work from home. 88.0% of workers are in the private sector.