Jefferson County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
30,358
Employed
29,019
Mean Commute
31 min
Work from Home
15.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone71.3%
Carpool8.2%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk2.3%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home15.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.3%
Government41.1%
Self-Employed4.0%
Jefferson County, WV has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 30,358 people. The average commute time is 31 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home. 92.3% of workers are in the private sector.