Muhlenberg County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
12,892
Employed
12,349
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
2.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone89.6%
Carpool5.3%
Walk0.6%
Work from Home2.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.1%
Government42.8%
Self-Employed6.5%
Muhlenberg County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,892 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 2.8% of workers work from home. 94.1% of workers are in the private sector.