Jefferson 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
58,621
Employed
44,454
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.4%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk4.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.4%
Government35.7%
Self-Employed7.3%
Jefferson County, NY has an unemployment rate of 6.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 58,621 people. 7.4% of workers work from home. 83.4% of workers are in the private sector.