Ohio County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
19,714
Employed
18,574
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
6.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.2%
Carpool6.8%
Public Transit1.8%
Walk4.3%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home6.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.6%
Government44.1%
Self-Employed6.4%
Ohio County, WV has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,714 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 6.8% of workers work from home. 92.6% of workers are in the private sector.