Powell County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
5,274
Employed
4,899
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone88.7%
Carpool5.5%
Walk0.8%
Work from Home4.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.2%
Government41.7%
Self-Employed6.8%
Powell County, KY has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,274 people. 4.6% of workers work from home. 95.2% of workers are in the private sector.