Russell County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
9,460
Employed
9,032
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
3.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.4%
Carpool14.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from Home3.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.3%
Government41.3%
Self-Employed6.8%
Russell County, VA has an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,460 people. 3.8% of workers work from home. 93.3% of workers are in the private sector.