Perry County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
10,595
Employed
9,955
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.1%
Carpool16.5%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.0%
Work from Home7.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.1%
Government40.0%
Self-Employed8.1%
Perry County, KY has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,595 people. 7.7% of workers work from home. 87.1% of workers are in the private sector.