Marion County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
8,523
Employed
8,054
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
2.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone88.3%
Carpool6.6%
Walk0.4%
Work from Home2.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.2%
Government40.8%
Self-Employed6.0%
Marion County, KY has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,523 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 2.9% of workers work from home. 92.2% of workers are in the private sector.