STATE DATA
Virginia Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Virginia — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
3.7%
Statewide rate
133
Counties with data
4.2%
County average
4.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Virginia — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2026
3.7%
Final
Feb 2026
3.8%
Final
Feb 2026
3.8%
Final
Mar 2026
3.8%
Final
Mar 2026
3.8%
Final
Apr 2026
3.8%
Final
Apr 2026
3.8%
Final
May 2026
3.8%
Final
May 2026
3.8%
Final
Jun 2026
3.7%
Preliminary
Jun 2026
3.8%
Final
Jul 2026
3.7%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — Virginia
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Emporia city, VA | 7.4% |
| Lexington city, VA | 7.3% |
| Buchanan County, VA | 7.1% |
| Williamsburg city, VA | 6.5% |
| Prince Edward County, VA | 6.3% |
| Danville city, VA | 6.2% |
| Radford city, VA | 5.9% |
| Greensville County, VA | 5.7% |
| Martinsville city, VA | 5.6% |
| Petersburg city, VA | 5.5% |
Lowest Unemployment — Virginia
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Bath County, VA | 2.8% |
| Arlington County, VA | 3.1% |
| Alexandria city, VA | 3.1% |
| Augusta County, VA | 3.2% |
| Greene County, VA | 3.2% |
| Powhatan County, VA | 3.2% |
| King William County, VA | 3.2% |
| Fauquier County, VA | 3.2% |
| Fairfax city, VA | 3.3% |
| Prince George County, VA | 3.3% |
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