Albemarle County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Labor Force
58,425
Employed
56,119
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
20.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone66.2%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit1.5%
Walk2.6%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home20.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.0%
Government36.5%
Self-Employed9.3%
Albemarle County, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 58,425 people. 20.2% of workers work from home. 83.0% of workers are in the private sector.