Jobs & Employment in Gainesville, VA
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Labor Force
10,098
Employed
9,801
Mean Commute
27 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone65.1%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit1.6%
Walk0.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home23.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.5%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed4.5%
Gainesville, VA has an unemployment rate of 2.3% with a labor force of 10,098. The average commute time is 27 minutes. About 65.1% of workers drive alone to work. 23.9% of workers work from home.