Northumberland County, PA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Labor Force
42,767
Employed
41,091
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
8.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.7%
Carpool9.7%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk3.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.2%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed4.7%
Northumberland County, PA has an unemployment rate of 3.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 42,767 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 8.1% of workers work from home. 92.2% of workers are in the private sector.