Herkimer County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
29,228
Employed
27,920
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
8.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.1%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk3.0%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home8.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.8%
Government39.1%
Self-Employed7.8%
Herkimer County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 29,228 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 8.8% of workers work from home. 88.8% of workers are in the private sector.