Staunton city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
12,924
Employed
12,258
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
6.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.7%
Carpool8.8%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk4.8%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home6.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector80.2%
Government36.2%
Self-Employed7.5%
Staunton city, VA has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,924 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 6.6% of workers work from home. 80.2% of workers are in the private sector.