Bell County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
10.5%
Labor Force
7,973
Employed
7,135
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
3.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.2%
Carpool18.2%
Walk4.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home3.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.9%
Government36.3%
Self-Employed8.9%
Bell County, KY has an unemployment rate of 10.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,973 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 3.4% of workers work from home. 84.9% of workers are in the private sector.