Jobs & Employment in Island, KY

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

14.9%

Labor Force

261

Employed

222

Mean Commute

32 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

68.9%

Carpool

26.1%

Work from Home

5.0%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

91.4%

Government

42.8%

Self-Employed

4.5%

Island, KY has an unemployment rate of 14.9% with a labor force of 261. The average commute time is 32 minutes. About 68.9% of workers drive alone to work.