Nassau 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
734,121
Employed
698,443
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
13.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone62.1%
Carpool7.3%
Public Transit13.0%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home13.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.8%
Government41.6%
Self-Employed7.1%
Nassau County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 734,121 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 13.8% of workers work from home. 90.8% of workers are in the private sector.