New York County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Labor Force
950,372
Employed
883,486
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
23.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone5.7%
Carpool1.4%
Public Transit45.5%
Walk18.6%
Bike2.5%
Work from Home23.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.0%
Government42.5%
Self-Employed2.9%
New York County, NY has an unemployment rate of 7.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 950,372 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 23.0% of workers work from home. 87.0% of workers are in the private sector.