Portsmouth city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.6%
Labor Force
48,347
Employed
41,523
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.1%
Carpool11.9%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk3.1%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.9%
Government35.9%
Self-Employed4.8%
Portsmouth city, VA has an unemployment rate of 6.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 48,347 people. 7.9% of workers work from home. 81.9% of workers are in the private sector.