Alexandria city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Labor Force
102,280
Employed
95,601
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
25.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone50.2%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit12.7%
Walk2.5%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home25.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.1%
Government35.5%
Self-Employed2.6%
Alexandria city, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 102,280 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 25.2% of workers work from home. 81.1% of workers are in the private sector.