Northampton County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
164,836
Employed
156,857
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
12.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.0%
Carpool6.3%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk2.0%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.0%
Government44.8%
Self-Employed3.9%
Northampton County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 164,836 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 12.6% of workers work from home. 93.0% of workers are in the private sector.