Jobs & Employment in Galax, VA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Labor Force

2,999

Employed

2,835

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
80.1%
Carpool
16.6%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
3.0%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
77.1%
Government
33.9%
Self-Employed
6.5%

Galax, VA has an unemployment rate of 5.5% with a labor force of 2,999. About 80.1% of workers drive alone to work.