Jefferson County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Labor Force
20,296
Employed
19,324
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.1%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk3.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home5.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.6%
Government44.7%
Self-Employed5.0%
Jefferson County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,296 people. 5.1% of workers work from home. 96.6% of workers are in the private sector.