Northampton County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
5,318
Employed
5,052
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone69.9%
Carpool15.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk2.0%
Work from Home10.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector79.3%
Government33.8%
Self-Employed7.4%
Northampton County, VA has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,318 people. 10.8% of workers work from home. 79.3% of workers are in the private sector.