Williamsburg city, VA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
7,104
Employed
6,480
Mean Commute
14 min
Work from Home
19.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone57.7%
Carpool6.0%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk13.5%
Bike1.5%
Work from Home19.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector82.2%
Government35.8%
Self-Employed7.9%
Williamsburg city, VA has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,104 people. The average commute time is 14 minutes. 19.3% of workers work from home. 82.2% of workers are in the private sector.