Erie County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
38,063
Employed
35,663
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
5.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.5%
Carpool8.6%
Public Transit0.9%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home5.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government42.4%
Self-Employed5.0%
Erie County, OH has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 38,063 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 5.4% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.