McCreary County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Labor Force
4,974
Employed
4,859
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.6%
Carpool11.6%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.9%
Government37.9%
Self-Employed7.3%
McCreary County, KY has an unemployment rate of 2.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,974 people. 7.6% of workers work from home. 88.9% of workers are in the private sector.