Jobs & Employment in Chester, WV

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

11.8%

Labor Force

1,007

Employed

888

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
74.9%
Carpool
19.5%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
4.6%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
91.9%
Government
43.6%
Self-Employed
1.1%

Chester, WV has an unemployment rate of 11.8% with a labor force of 1,007. About 74.9% of workers drive alone to work.