Allegheny County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
671,765
Employed
637,620
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
18.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone63.3%
Carpool6.6%
Public Transit6.2%
Walk3.7%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home18.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.6%
Government43.8%
Self-Employed3.7%
Allegheny County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 671,765 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 18.6% of workers work from home. 89.6% of workers are in the private sector.