Putnam County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
52,507
Employed
50,248
Mean Commute
34 min
Work from Home
13.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.5%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit5.7%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home13.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.9%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed8.8%
Putnam County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 52,507 people. The average commute time is 34 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home. 88.9% of workers are in the private sector.