Lancaster County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
10.0%
Labor Force
4,464
Employed
3,994
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
13.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.2%
Carpool3.9%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home13.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector80.2%
Government32.9%
Self-Employed9.8%
Lancaster County, VA has an unemployment rate of 10.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,464 people. 13.8% of workers work from home. 80.2% of workers are in the private sector.