New Kent County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.7%
Labor Force
12,908
Employed
12,429
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
18.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.1%
Carpool5.3%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk0.3%
Work from Home18.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.3%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed8.8%
New Kent County, VA has an unemployment rate of 2.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,908 people. 18.2% of workers work from home. 94.3% of workers are in the private sector.