Hampshire County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Labor Force
10,028
Employed
9,278
Mean Commute
38 min
Work from Home
6.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.0%
Carpool5.2%
Walk3.0%
Work from Home6.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.2%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed5.8%
Hampshire County, WV has an unemployment rate of 7.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,028 people. The average commute time is 38 minutes. 6.4% of workers work from home. 94.2% of workers are in the private sector.