Metcalfe County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor Force
4,458
Employed
4,218
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.0%
Carpool10.3%
Walk1.1%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.5%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed5.2%
Metcalfe County, KY has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 4,458 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 6.7% of workers work from home. 93.5% of workers are in the private sector.