Jobs & Employment in Lester, WV

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

4.2%

Labor Force

118

Employed

113

Mean Commute

45 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

85.0%

Carpool

8.0%

Work from Home

7.1%

Employment by Sector

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

Government

57.5%

Self-Employed

17.7%

Lester, WV has an unemployment rate of 4.2% with a labor force of 118. The average commute time is 45 minutes. About 85.0% of workers drive alone to work. 7.1% of workers work from home.