Jobs & Employment in Altavista, VA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

10.9%

Labor Force

1,621

Employed

1,445

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

83.9%

Carpool

6.0%

Work from Home

10.2%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

93.7%

Government

44.3%

Self-Employed

4.8%

Altavista, VA has an unemployment rate of 10.9% with a labor force of 1,621. The average commute time is 21 minutes. About 83.9% of workers drive alone to work. 10.2% of workers work from home.