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Demographic Data Report for Virginia by County
Workforce: Unemployed
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2015-2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Value

United States

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,713,400.
Rank within US : N/A

Virginia

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 200,850.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 18 of 52

Emporia City

Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 578.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3143 of 3146

Franklin City

Value (Percent) : The value is 13.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 545.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3104 of 3146

Petersburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,737.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3063 of 3146

Norton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 191.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3030 of 3146

Brunswick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 638.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2969 of 3146

Wise County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,336.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2955 of 3146

Lee County

Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 783.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2920 of 3146

Danville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,537.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2852 of 3146

Colonial Heights City

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 685.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2791 of 3146

Bath County

Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 171.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2779 of 3146

Henry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,681.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2731 of 3146

Portsmouth City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,484.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2730 of 3146

Norfolk City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,681.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2706 of 3146

Galax City

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 208.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2623 of 3146

Buchanan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 498.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2600 of 3146

Sussex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 315.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2555 of 3146

Buckingham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 7.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 505.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2547 of 3146

Hopewell City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 706.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2501 of 3146

Essex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 376.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2481 of 3146

Prince Edward County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 609.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2385 of 3146

Richmond City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,163.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2379 of 3146

Page County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 755.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2359 of 3146

Tazewell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,050.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2356 of 3146

Russell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 639.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2341 of 3146

Isle of Wight County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,211.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2312 of 3146

Dinwiddie County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 933.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2302 of 3146

Roanoke City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,183.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2265 of 3146

Suffolk City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,830.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2262 of 3146

Westmoreland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 507.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2243 of 3146

Newport News City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,342.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2227 of 3146

Hampton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,000.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2197 of 3146

Bristol City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 449.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2186 of 3146

Martinsville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 329.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3146

Charlotte County

Value (Percent) : The value is 6.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 321.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2150 of 3146

Pulaski County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 961.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2084 of 3146

Williamsburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 393.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2061 of 3146

Amherst County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 890.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2059 of 3146

Lynchburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,256.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3146

Pittsylvania County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,680.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2044 of 3146

Orange County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,035.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2029 of 3146

Surry County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 191.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2018 of 3146

Smyth County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 754.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2007 of 3146

York County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,821.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1961 of 3146

Wythe County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 787.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1937 of 3146

Grayson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 377.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1914 of 3146

Middlesex County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 256.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1897 of 3146

Louisa County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 949.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1850 of 3146

Bland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1827 of 3146

Warren County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,092.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1774 of 3146

Prince George County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 838.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1753 of 3146

Washington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,305.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1748 of 3146

Spotsylvania County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,644.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1747 of 3146

Patrick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 404.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1703 of 3146

Culpeper County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,332.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1696 of 3146

Madison County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 332.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1661 of 3146

Scott County

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 443.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1636 of 3146

Manassas City

Value (Percent) : The value is 5.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,145.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1601 of 3146

Giles County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1569 of 3146

Chesterfield County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 9,086.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1555 of 3146

Rockbridge County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 511.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1543 of 3146

Greene County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 515.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1531 of 3146

Greensville County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1529 of 3146

Dickenson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 223.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1527 of 3146

Harrisonburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,320.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1526 of 3146

Fredericksburg City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.8 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 787.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1466 of 3146

Waynesboro City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 515.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3146

Franklin County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,236.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1439 of 3146

Chesapeake City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 5,434.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1407 of 3146

Cumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 238.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1402 of 3146

Northumberland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 232.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1389 of 3146

Prince William County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 11,366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1358 of 3146

Virginia Beach City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 10,611.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1352 of 3146

Lunenburg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 220.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1331 of 3146

Radford City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 391.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1308 of 3146

Manassas Park City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 439.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1297 of 3146

Henrico County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 8,060.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1280 of 3146

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 272.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1270 of 3146

Mathews County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 166.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1268 of 3146

Clarke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 332.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1257 of 3146

Salem City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 559.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1220 of 3146

James City County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,532.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1197 of 3146

Rappahannock County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 160.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1165 of 3146

Shenandoah County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 909.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3146

Charlottesville City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,088.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1120 of 3146

Southampton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 330.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1101 of 3146

Montgomery County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,979.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1097 of 3146

Fairfax City

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 548.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1085 of 3146

Lancaster County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 182.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1059 of 3146

Nottoway County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 245.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1044 of 3146

King William County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 349.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1037 of 3146

Northampton County

Value (Percent) : The value is 4.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 204.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1012 of 3146

Accomack County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 557.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 962 of 3146

Fairfax County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 24,898.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 955 of 3146

Mecklenburg County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 491.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 948 of 3146

Falls Church City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 316.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 927 of 3146

Highland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 34.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 853 of 3146

Caroline County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 538.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 852 of 3146

Staunton City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 468.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 839 of 3146

Stafford County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 2,783.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 837 of 3146

Campbell County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,016.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 827 of 3146

Bedford City and County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,387.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 780 of 3146

Goochland County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 408.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 749 of 3146

Augusta County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,277.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3146

New Kent County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 727 of 3146

Nelson County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.5 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 250.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 724 of 3146

Amelia County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 685 of 3146

Appomattox County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 243.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 600 of 3146

Loudoun County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 7,197.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 590 of 3146

Frederick County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,441.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 589 of 3146

Halifax County with South Boston City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 482.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 571 of 3146

Roanoke County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,508.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 568 of 3146

Botetourt County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 527.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 558 of 3146

Fauquier County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,180.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 557 of 3146

Winchester City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.2 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 460.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 554 of 3146

Gloucester County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 574.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 542 of 3146

Covington City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 82.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 537 of 3146

Rockingham County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 532 of 3146

King George County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 413.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 520 of 3146

Alexandria City

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 3,045.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 505 of 3146

King and Queen County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 101.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 504 of 3146

Charles City County

Value (Percent) : The value is 3.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 103.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 476 of 3146

Carroll County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 366.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 390 of 3146

Arlington County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 4,103.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 385 of 3146

Hanover County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.7 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,538.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 380 of 3146

Lexington City

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 67.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 346 of 3146

Albemarle County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.6 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 1,388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 331 of 3146

Fluvanna County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 312.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 281 of 3146

Powhatan County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.4 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 322.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3146

Floyd County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 172.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 254 of 3146

Buena Vista City

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.3 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 66.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 252 of 3146

Richmond County

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.1 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 72.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 220 of 3146

Poquoson City

Value (Percent) : The value is 2.0 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 116.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 181 of 3146

Craig County

Value (Percent) : The value is 1.9 percent.
People (Unemployed) : The number of people (unemployed) is 47.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 165 of 3146

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 08/09/2022 6:54 am.
Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
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