Jackson County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
10,781
Employed
10,298
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.3%
Carpool7.7%
Walk2.9%
Work from Home9.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.8%
Government43.9%
Self-Employed5.7%
Jackson County, WV has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,781 people. 9.9% of workers work from home. 95.8% of workers are in the private sector.