Mathews County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Labor Force
3,669
Employed
3,445
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
15.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.9%
Carpool6.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk2.6%
Work from Home15.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.1%
Government34.6%
Self-Employed6.0%
Mathews County, VA has an unemployment rate of 6.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 3,669 people. 15.2% of workers work from home. 85.1% of workers are in the private sector.