Raleigh 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
28,979
Employed
27,275
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.4%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.4%
Government41.5%
Self-Employed6.9%
Raleigh County, WV has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 28,979 people. 6.7% of workers work from home. 91.4% of workers are in the private sector.