Breathitt County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
9.3%
Labor Force
5,038
Employed
4,569
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.8%
Carpool13.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk3.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home4.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.1%
Government37.7%
Self-Employed10.3%
Breathitt County, KY has an unemployment rate of 9.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,038 people. 4.0% of workers work from home. 87.1% of workers are in the private sector.