Nicholas County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.6%
Labor Force
9,496
Employed
8,677
Mean Commute
33 min
Work from Home
3.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.7%
Carpool8.1%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk1.0%
Work from Home3.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.6%
Government40.4%
Self-Employed6.8%
Nicholas County, WV has an unemployment rate of 8.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,496 people. The average commute time is 33 minutes. 3.8% of workers work from home. 88.6% of workers are in the private sector.