Jobs & Employment in Olean, NY

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

Labor Force

6,582

Employed

6,167

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

74.7%

Carpool

8.2%

Public Transit

1.6%

Walk

5.1%

Bike

1.0%

Work from Home

8.5%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

83.3%

Government

38.6%

Self-Employed

8.2%

Olean, NY has an unemployment rate of 6.3% with a labor force of 6,582. The average commute time is 15 minutes. About 74.7% of workers drive alone to work. 8.5% of workers work from home.