Orleans County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
19,003
Employed
17,889
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.7%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home10.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.1%
Government39.7%
Self-Employed8.0%
Orleans County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,003 people. 10.7% of workers work from home. 90.1% of workers are in the private sector.