Mercer County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
50,651
Employed
47,787
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
7.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.8%
Carpool6.9%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.8%
Government43.1%
Self-Employed3.9%
Mercer County, PA has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 50,651 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 7.8% of workers work from home. 90.8% of workers are in the private sector.