Northumberland County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Labor Force
4,685
Employed
4,395
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
14.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone70.6%
Carpool14.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.4%
Work from Home14.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.2%
Government40.8%
Self-Employed3.3%
Northumberland County, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,685 people. 14.6% of workers work from home. 86.2% of workers are in the private sector.