Jobs & Employment in Valdese, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Labor Force

2,318

Employed

2,206

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
84.9%
Carpool
4.9%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
9.5%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
87.0%
Government
39.9%
Self-Employed
4.8%

Valdese, NC has an unemployment rate of 4.8% with a labor force of 2,318. About 84.9% of workers drive alone to work. 9.5% of workers work from home.