Roanoke city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
49,076
Employed
46,183
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.2%
Carpool7.3%
Public Transit2.4%
Walk1.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home10.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.1%
Government42.5%
Self-Employed3.9%
Roanoke city, VA has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 49,076 people. 10.7% of workers work from home. 88.1% of workers are in the private sector.