Erie County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
129,837
Employed
122,520
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.4%
Carpool9.3%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk3.2%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home8.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.1%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed4.7%
Erie County, PA has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 129,837 people. 8.2% of workers work from home. 90.1% of workers are in the private sector.