Richmond city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Labor Force
131,106
Employed
122,683
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
16.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone64.9%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit3.6%
Walk4.2%
Bike1.1%
Work from Home16.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.9%
Government39.4%
Self-Employed5.0%
Richmond city, VA has an unemployment rate of 6.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 131,106 people. 16.9% of workers work from home. 83.9% of workers are in the private sector.