Simpson County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.0%
Labor Force
9,369
Employed
8,999
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.5%
Carpool12.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.6%
Work from Home5.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.6%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed3.3%
Simpson County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,369 people. 5.2% of workers work from home. 91.6% of workers are in the private sector.