Adair County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.7%
Labor Force
8,348
Employed
7,702
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
11.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.2%
Carpool10.3%
Walk1.9%
Work from Home11.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.2%
Government42.9%
Self-Employed5.5%
Adair County, KY has an unemployment rate of 7.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,348 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 11.4% of workers work from home. 97.2% of workers are in the private sector.