Montgomery County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
474,714
Employed
453,294
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
21.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone66.6%
Carpool6.1%
Public Transit3.0%
Walk2.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home21.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.0%
Government44.9%
Self-Employed2.8%
Montgomery County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 474,714 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 21.1% of workers work from home. 92.0% of workers are in the private sector.