Unemployment and Size of Labor Force
Between 2013 and 2015, unemployment rates in Westchester varied by municipality, with a range from 2.7% to 8.9%. Note that unemployment rate estimates are released at the county level on a monthly basis by the New York State Department of Labor. The Census Bureau's estimates for municipalities may substantially deviate from the most recent estimates at the county level due to fluctuations in the economy.
Workers who Work in Municipality
Only about a quarter (24.5%) of Westchester County workers are employed in the Municipality they live in. Pelham Manor has the smallest proportion of locally-employed residents at 12.5%, while Irvington has the highest percentage at 33.9%.
| Tables |
| Workers by Occupation, 2013-2017 |
| Workers by Industry, 2013-2017 |
| Distribution of Workers who Work In or Outside of their Municipality, 2013-2017 |
| Labor Force and Unemployment Rate, 2013-2015 |
| Maps |
| Unemployment Rate by Census Block Group (ACS) 2013-2017 |
| Work at Home (ACS) 2013-2017 |
| Reports |
| This report provides an analysis of over 1500 major Westchester companies that employ more than 50 people. View the Major Employers 2004 sorted by Municipality with web-site links. View the Major Employers 2004 sorted by Industry (SIC). |