Lawrence County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Labor Force
5,645
Employed
5,306
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone86.0%
Carpool8.5%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk0.4%
Work from Home4.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector97.5%
Government43.5%
Self-Employed8.4%
Lawrence County, KY has an unemployment rate of 6.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,645 people. 4.5% of workers work from home. 97.5% of workers are in the private sector.