Jobs & Employment in Petersburg, WV

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

Labor Force

1,468

Employed

1,382

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
89.7%
Carpool
2.9%
Walk
2.6%
Work from Home
2.2%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
92.0%
Government
43.9%
Self-Employed
4.7%

Petersburg, WV has an unemployment rate of 5.9% with a labor force of 1,468. About 89.7% of workers drive alone to work.