Roane County, WV — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.1%
Labor Force
4,750
Employed
4,278
Mean Commute
32 min
Work from Home
7.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.3%
Carpool12.5%
Walk2.3%
Work from Home7.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.0%
Government40.7%
Self-Employed4.8%
Roane County, WV has an unemployment rate of 9.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,750 people. The average commute time is 32 minutes. 7.9% of workers work from home. 91.0% of workers are in the private sector.