Westmoreland County, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.5%
Labor Force
7,892
Employed
7,119
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.8%
Carpool8.5%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.8%
Work from Home12.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector78.0%
Government32.5%
Self-Employed6.0%
Westmoreland County, VA has an unemployment rate of 7.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,892 people. 12.1% of workers work from home. 78.0% of workers are in the private sector.