Fayette County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Labor Force
56,985
Employed
53,145
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.0%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.5%
Government43.8%
Self-Employed4.8%
Fayette County, PA has an unemployment rate of 6.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 56,985 people. 6.6% of workers work from home. 93.5% of workers are in the private sector.