Wayne County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Labor Force
7,534
Employed
7,162
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.9%
Carpool11.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk0.6%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home9.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.7%
Government40.6%
Self-Employed4.2%
Wayne County, KY has an unemployment rate of 4.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,534 people. 9.4% of workers work from home. 89.7% of workers are in the private sector.