Lewis County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.6%
Labor Force
4,669
Employed
4,309
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
10.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool10.5%
Walk0.9%
Work from Home10.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.3%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed4.7%
Lewis County, KY has an unemployment rate of 7.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,669 people. 10.7% of workers work from home. 95.3% of workers are in the private sector.