Mason 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
7,555
Employed
7,169
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
6.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone86.5%
Carpool4.4%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home6.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.9%
Government44.8%
Self-Employed3.2%
Mason County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,555 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 6.4% of workers work from home. 93.9% of workers are in the private sector.