Clay County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
10.2%
Labor Force
7,088
Employed
6,364
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.5%
Carpool13.5%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.8%
Government35.8%
Self-Employed9.2%
Clay County, KY has an unemployment rate of 10.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,088 people. 7.4% of workers work from home. 84.8% of workers are in the private sector.