Delaware County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Labor Force
305,007
Employed
283,724
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
15.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone66.0%
Carpool6.8%
Public Transit6.7%
Walk3.3%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home15.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.9%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed3.8%
Delaware County, PA has an unemployment rate of 6.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 305,007 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 15.4% of workers work from home. 88.9% of workers are in the private sector.