Braxton County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
12.8%
Labor Force
4,367
Employed
3,787
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
6.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.7%
Carpool9.0%
Walk2.6%
Work from Home6.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.4%
Government42.5%
Self-Employed8.8%
Braxton County, WV has an unemployment rate of 12.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,367 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 6.3% of workers work from home. 96.4% of workers are in the private sector.