Smyth County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Labor Force
12,373
Employed
11,997
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.1%
Carpool9.5%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home6.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.8%
Government40.8%
Self-Employed6.8%
Smyth County, VA has an unemployment rate of 3.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,373 people. 6.1% of workers work from home. 88.8% of workers are in the private sector.