Rowan County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
11,731
Employed
11,203
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
7.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.2%
Carpool9.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk6.9%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home7.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.8%
Government37.3%
Self-Employed8.0%
Rowan County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 11,731 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 7.3% of workers work from home. 81.8% of workers are in the private sector.