Kanawha County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
81,939
Employed
76,926
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.9%
Carpool8.0%
Public Transit1.7%
Walk2.9%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.9%
Government38.7%
Self-Employed7.0%
Kanawha County, WV has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 81,939 people. 8.3% of workers work from home. 83.9% of workers are in the private sector.