Union County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
5,774
Employed
5,597
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
5.0%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.1%
Carpool8.0%
Walk2.0%
Work from Home5.0%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector98.0%
Government45.7%
Self-Employed4.4%
Union County, KY has an unemployment rate of 3.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,774 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 5.0% of workers work from home. 98.0% of workers are in the private sector.