Monroe County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Labor Force
83,831
Employed
78,404
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.2%
Carpool9.9%
Public Transit3.3%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home9.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.6%
Government43.9%
Self-Employed5.7%
Monroe County, PA has an unemployment rate of 6.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 83,831 people. 9.9% of workers work from home. 94.6% of workers are in the private sector.