Onondaga County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
241,238
Employed
228,336
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
11.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.9%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit2.1%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home11.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.9%
Government40.0%
Self-Employed6.5%
Onondaga County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 241,238 people. 11.4% of workers work from home. 85.9% of workers are in the private sector.