Hancock County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.2%
Labor Force
13,786
Employed
12,631
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.7%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home8.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.7%
Government45.3%
Self-Employed5.5%
Hancock County, WV has an unemployment rate of 8.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 13,786 people. 8.6% of workers work from home. 96.7% of workers are in the private sector.