Jobs & Employment in Houghton, NY

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

7.2%

Labor Force

830

Employed

770

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
40.8%
Carpool
6.0%
Walk
37.9%
Bike
0.3%
Work from Home
15.1%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
66.2%
Government
34.7%
Self-Employed
5.7%

Houghton, NY has an unemployment rate of 7.2% with a labor force of 830. About 40.8% of workers drive alone to work. 15.1% of workers work from home.