Gilmer County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.1%
Labor Force
2,294
Employed
2,108
Mean Commute
32 min
Work from Home
2.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.8%
Carpool15.5%
Walk5.8%
Work from Home2.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector90.8%
Government39.0%
Self-Employed11.6%
Gilmer County, WV has an unemployment rate of 8.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,294 people. The average commute time is 32 minutes. 2.8% of workers work from home. 90.8% of workers are in the private sector.