Jackson County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
4,528
Employed
4,264
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.6%
Carpool10.7%
Public Transit0.9%
Walk2.8%
Work from Home6.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.5%
Government39.1%
Self-Employed8.2%
Jackson County, KY has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,528 people. 6.1% of workers work from home. 93.5% of workers are in the private sector.