Berks County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
223,580
Employed
211,518
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
10.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.3%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit1.0%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home10.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.0%
Government46.6%
Self-Employed3.2%
Berks County, PA has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 223,580 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 10.6% of workers work from home. 97.0% of workers are in the private sector.