Nelson 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
6,844
Employed
6,616
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
22.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone63.6%
Carpool9.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk2.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home22.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.5%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed5.9%
Nelson County, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,844 people. 22.7% of workers work from home. 92.5% of workers are in the private sector.