Pittsylvania County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
26,657
Employed
25,313
Mean Commute
26 min
Work from Home
4.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.7%
Carpool6.7%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home4.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.3%
Government40.1%
Self-Employed5.7%
Pittsylvania County, VA has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 26,657 people. The average commute time is 26 minutes. 4.7% of workers work from home. 88.3% of workers are in the private sector.