Fayette County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
177,455
Employed
168,435
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.8%
Carpool8.4%
Public Transit1.3%
Walk3.0%
Bike0.5%
Work from Home10.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.3%
Government40.7%
Self-Employed6.8%
Fayette County, KY has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 177,455 people. 10.9% of workers work from home. 88.3% of workers are in the private sector.