Rockland County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
158,123
Employed
148,731
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
12.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone66.3%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit6.3%
Walk3.2%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home12.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.8%
Government41.0%
Self-Employed6.9%
Rockland County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 158,123 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 12.8% of workers work from home. 86.8% of workers are in the private sector.