Westmoreland 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
180,353
Employed
171,586
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
11.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.0%
Carpool6.9%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.7%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home11.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.1%
Government45.6%
Self-Employed3.7%
Westmoreland County, PA has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 180,353 people. 11.8% of workers work from home. 95.1% of workers are in the private sector.