Halifax County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
14,191
Employed
13,626
Mean Commute
24 min
Work from Home
6.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.9%
Carpool10.7%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.9%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.0%
Government37.9%
Self-Employed5.7%
Halifax County, VA has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 14,191 people. The average commute time is 24 minutes. 6.4% of workers work from home. 85.0% of workers are in the private sector.