Orange 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
198,515
Employed
184,167
Mean Commute
30 min
Work from Home
11.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.0%
Carpool9.5%
Public Transit4.4%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home11.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.0%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed7.0%
Orange County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 198,515 people. The average commute time is 30 minutes. 11.5% of workers work from home. 90.0% of workers are in the private sector.