Lee County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
2,541
Employed
2,357
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.2%
Carpool13.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.0%
Work from Home6.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Government41.7%
Self-Employed9.8%
Lee County, KY has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,541 people. 6.4% of workers work from home.