Jefferson County, OH — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
29,921
Employed
28,410
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
8.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.4%
Carpool5.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk3.9%
Work from Home8.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.8%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed4.9%
Jefferson County, OH has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 29,921 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 8.1% of workers work from home. 89.8% of workers are in the private sector.