Essex County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Labor Force
4,492
Employed
4,209
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
11.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.4%
Carpool8.3%
Walk1.9%
Work from Home11.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.2%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed3.5%
Essex County, VA has an unemployment rate of 6.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,492 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 11.7% of workers work from home. 93.2% of workers are in the private sector.