Clay County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
11.8%
Labor Force
2,644
Employed
2,333
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.5%
Carpool15.2%
Walk1.4%
Work from Home7.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.7%
Government38.0%
Self-Employed11.4%
Clay County, WV has an unemployment rate of 11.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,644 people. 7.6% of workers work from home. 87.7% of workers are in the private sector.