Schenectady 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
81,094
Employed
76,251
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.2%
Carpool8.2%
Public Transit3.5%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.7%
Government39.3%
Self-Employed8.2%
Schenectady County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 81,094 people. 12.3% of workers work from home. 85.7% of workers are in the private sector.