Jobs & Employment in Prestonsburg, KY

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

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

Unemployment Rate

15.4%

Labor Force

1,287

Employed

1,080

Mean Commute

16 min

How People Commute

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

Drive Alone

80.2%

Carpool

10.7%

Walk

2.4%

Work from Home

6.7%

Employment by Sector

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

Private Sector

77.9%

Government

35.2%

Self-Employed

12.4%

Prestonsburg, KY has an unemployment rate of 15.4% with a labor force of 1,287. The average commute time is 16 minutes. About 80.2% of workers drive alone to work. 6.7% of workers work from home.