Whitley County, KY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
14,340
Employed
13,576
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.7%
Carpool13.5%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.8%
Government39.7%
Self-Employed3.8%
Whitley County, KY has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 14,340 people. 7.8% of workers work from home. 85.8% of workers are in the private sector.