Jobs & Employment in Despard, WV

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

25.8%

Labor Force

403

Employed

299

Mean Commute

16 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

69.6%

Walk

20.4%

Work from Home

10.0%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

99.3%

Government

48.5%

Despard, WV has an unemployment rate of 25.8% with a labor force of 403. The average commute time is 16 minutes. About 69.6% of workers drive alone to work. 10.0% of workers work from home.