Jobs & Employment in West Jefferson, NC

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

16.7%

Labor Force

779

Employed

649

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
82.7%
Carpool
11.3%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
4.0%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
95.7%
Government
44.8%
Self-Employed
4.6%

West Jefferson, NC has an unemployment rate of 16.7% with a labor force of 779. About 82.7% of workers drive alone to work.