Rensselaer County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Labor Force
85,543
Employed
80,526
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
12.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.6%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit2.4%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.9%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed8.8%
Rensselaer County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 85,543 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 12.5% of workers work from home. 86.9% of workers are in the private sector.