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Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Workforce: Unemployed
Ages 16+, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

Virginia

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 202,807.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 16 of 52

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 9,161,615.
Rank within US : N/A

Buena Vista City

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 39.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 97 of 3143

Craig County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 28.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 101 of 3143

Poquoson City

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 103.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 133 of 3143

Bath County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 32.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 147 of 3143

Powhatan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 170 of 3143

Giles County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 160.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 201 of 3143

Richmond County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 87.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 379 of 3143

Cumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 142.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3143

Fluvanna County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 384.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 420 of 3143

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 699.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 431 of 3143

Patrick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 227.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 432 of 3143

Fauquier County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,109.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 445 of 3143

Arlington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 449 of 3143

King George County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 398.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 450 of 3143

Roanoke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 455 of 3143

King William County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 283.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 468 of 3143

Manassas Park City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 310.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 480 of 3143

Augusta County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,158.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 501 of 3143

Botetourt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 504 of 3143

New Kent County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 369.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 529 of 3143

Rockingham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 543 of 3143

Bedford City and County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,202.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 544 of 3143

Hanover County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,865.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 549 of 3143

Goochland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 370.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 550 of 3143

Alexandria City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,244.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 577 of 3143

King and Queen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 578 of 3143

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 213.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 583 of 3143

Albemarle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,884.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 621 of 3143

Gloucester County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 646.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 635 of 3143

Charles City County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 638 of 3143

Loudoun County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,762.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 641 of 3143

Floyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 265.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 645 of 3143

Mecklenburg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 444.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 671 of 3143

Covington City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 82.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 680 of 3143

Lexington City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 94.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 692 of 3143

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,672.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 740 of 3143

Fairfax City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 500.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 790 of 3143

Salem City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 479.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 795 of 3143

Bristol City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 296.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 821 of 3143

Rappahannock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 135.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Appomattox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 291.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 836 of 3143

Clarke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 282.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 838 of 3143

Frederick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,700.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 842 of 3143

Pulaski County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 585.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 845 of 3143

Smyth County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 489.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 916 of 3143

Accomack County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 578.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 935 of 3143

Shenandoah County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 849.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 954 of 3143

Bland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 93.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 981 of 3143

Greene County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 439.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1004 of 3143

Winchester City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 623.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1005 of 3143

Scott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 339.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1014 of 3143

Henrico County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,427.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1033 of 3143

Stafford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,222.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1058 of 3143

Charlotte County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 202.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1065 of 3143

Caroline County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 626.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1084 of 3143

Culpeper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1092 of 3143

Fairfax County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 26,526.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1095 of 3143

Virginia Beach City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 10,119.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1170 of 3143

Charlottesville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1191 of 3143

Page County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 496.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Amelia County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 292.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1209 of 3143

Campbell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,202.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1247 of 3143

James City County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,618.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1261 of 3143

Prince Edward County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 376.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1295 of 3143

Dickenson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1344 of 3143

Waynesboro City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 519.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1367 of 3143

Grayson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 302.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1377 of 3143

York County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,537.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1438 of 3143

Nelson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 336.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1463 of 3143

Chesterfield County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 9,073.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1469 of 3143

Lunenburg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1500 of 3143

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1513 of 3143

Prince William County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 12,751.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1610 of 3143

Manassas City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1620 of 3143

Halifax County with South Boston City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 722.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1625 of 3143

Fredericksburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 801.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1634 of 3143

Orange County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 891.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1641 of 3143

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1657 of 3143

Amherst County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 800.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1670 of 3143

Carroll County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 667.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1679 of 3143

Chesapeake City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 6,166.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1690 of 3143

Falls Church City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 431.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1724 of 3143

Wythe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 691.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1727 of 3143

Galax City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 162.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1732 of 3143

Staunton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 658.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1752 of 3143

Rockbridge County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 555.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1835 of 3143

Northampton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 277.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1839 of 3143

Harrisonburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,402.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1852 of 3143

Pittsylvania County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,491.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1878 of 3143

Martinsville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1934 of 3143

Isle of Wight County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,125.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2044 of 3143

Newport News City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,074.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2064 of 3143

Sussex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 277.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2111 of 3143

Nottoway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 358.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2126 of 3143

Buchanan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2141 of 3143

Henry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,270.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2159 of 3143

Hampton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,004.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2189 of 3143

Warren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,229.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2192 of 3143

Richmond City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,624.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2210 of 3143

Spotsylvania County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,392.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2214 of 3143

Danville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,087.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2226 of 3143

Lynchburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,380.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2230 of 3143

Louisa County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,135.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2275 of 3143

Middlesex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 302.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2276 of 3143

Williamsburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 432.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2280 of 3143

Dinwiddie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 866.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2281 of 3143

Southampton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 526.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2342 of 3143

Portsmouth City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,807.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2349 of 3143

Roanoke City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,248.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2359 of 3143

Tazewell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,002.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2375 of 3143

Surry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2384 of 3143

Colonial Heights City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 596.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2401 of 3143

Suffolk City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,060.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2408 of 3143

Russell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 653.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2525 of 3143

Brunswick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 469.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2536 of 3143

Mathews County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 253.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Buckingham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 484.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Norfolk City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,825.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2607 of 3143

Prince George County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,249.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2622 of 3143

Radford City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 611.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2661 of 3143

Northumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 325.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2664 of 3143

Norton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2828 of 3143

Franklin City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 317.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2856 of 3143

Essex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 428.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2880 of 3143

Hopewell City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 914.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2882 of 3143

Greensville County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2909 of 3143

Lee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 740.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2958 of 3143

Wise County

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,519.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3036 of 3143

Westmoreland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 930.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3067 of 3143

Lancaster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 524.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3071 of 3143

Petersburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,954.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3079 of 3143

Emporia City

Value (Percent) : The value is 15.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 410.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3126 of 3143

Highland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 16.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3127 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/09/2024 5:49 pm.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
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Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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