Galax city, VA — Employment & Commuting

Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates

Employment Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Labor Force

2,999

Employed

2,835

Mean Commute

N/A

Work from Home

3.0%

Commute Methods

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

80.1%

Carpool

16.6%

Walk

0.4%

Work from Home

3.0%

Employment by Sector

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

77.1%

Government

33.9%

Self-Employed

6.5%

Galax city, VA has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,999 people. 3.0% of workers work from home. 77.1% of workers are in the private sector.

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