Norfolk city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
134,371
Employed
102,905
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.7%
Carpool9.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Walk5.2%
Bike0.6%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.1%
Government37.4%
Self-Employed4.7%
Norfolk city, VA has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 134,371 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 8.6% of workers work from home. 84.1% of workers are in the private sector.