Lewis County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor Force
12,660
Employed
11,831
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.7%
Carpool9.9%
Public Transit1.2%
Walk4.6%
Work from Home7.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.2%
Government36.4%
Self-Employed8.2%
Lewis County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,660 people. 7.6% of workers work from home. 88.2% of workers are in the private sector.