"This section provides data and information related to labor-force for Washington County, VA labor-force

Total Labour
Force

45,965

In Labor Force
Employed

95.80%

Participation
Rate

54.43%

In Labor Force
Unemployed

4.16%

Unemployment Rates

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The unemployment rate chart shows the number of unemployed workers and people searching for a paid job expressed as a percentage of the labour force. An increasing unemployment rate signals an “employer’s market” where there are more job seekers compared to the number of jobs available.

American Community Survey Last Updated: January 2024

Employment

Source: American Community Survey

Last Updated: January 2024

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Occupations

Source: American Community Survey

Last Updated: January 2024

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Industry

Source: American Community Survey

Last Updated: January 2024

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