Forest County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
1,910
Employed
1,850
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
14.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.8%
Carpool7.8%
Walk2.3%
Work from Home14.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.3%
Government36.6%
Self-Employed13.8%
Forest County, PA has an unemployment rate of 3.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 1,910 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 14.7% of workers work from home. 96.3% of workers are in the private sector.