Ritchie County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
1.7%
Labor Force
2,994
Employed
2,943
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.7%
Carpool10.8%
Walk2.0%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.5%
Government36.9%
Self-Employed8.9%
Ritchie County, WV has an unemployment rate of 1.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,994 people. 7.9% of workers work from home. 86.5% of workers are in the private sector.