Richmond County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
240,392
Employed
226,877
Mean Commute
39 min
Work from Home
9.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone52.7%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit24.3%
Walk2.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home9.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.2%
Government38.4%
Self-Employed10.2%
Richmond County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 240,392 people. The average commute time is 39 minutes. 9.5% of workers work from home. 87.2% of workers are in the private sector.