Barren County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
19,399
Employed
18,450
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.9%
Carpool12.9%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home6.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.8%
Government43.1%
Self-Employed4.1%
Barren County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 19,399 people. 6.6% of workers work from home. 94.8% of workers are in the private sector.