Montgomery County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Labor Force
49,111
Employed
47,323
Mean Commute
16 min
Work from Home
12.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.3%
Carpool6.4%
Public Transit3.3%
Walk5.1%
Bike1.2%
Work from Home12.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.5%
Government39.5%
Self-Employed12.5%
Montgomery County, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 49,111 people. The average commute time is 16 minutes. 12.4% of workers work from home. 90.5% of workers are in the private sector.