Fayette County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
15,604
Employed
14,478
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.8%
Carpool11.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.8%
Work from Home6.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.5%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed6.3%
Fayette County, WV has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 15,604 people. 6.1% of workers work from home. 94.5% of workers are in the private sector.