Arlington 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
153,952
Employed
145,584
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
31.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone39.7%
Carpool5.3%
Public Transit15.9%
Walk4.3%
Bike1.4%
Work from Home31.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.2%
Government37.5%
Self-Employed2.5%
Arlington County, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 153,952 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 31.5% of workers work from home. 84.2% of workers are in the private sector.