Jefferson County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
408,996
Employed
388,281
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
12.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.7%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk1.9%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home12.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.4%
Government43.9%
Self-Employed3.5%
Jefferson County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 408,996 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 12.4% of workers work from home. 92.4% of workers are in the private sector.