Kay County, OK — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Labor Force
20,138
Employed
18,889
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
3.4%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.8%
Carpool12.2%
Walk1.6%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home3.4%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.1%
Government41.5%
Self-Employed5.3%
Kay County, OK has an unemployment rate of 6.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 20,138 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 3.4% of workers work from home. 92.1% of workers are in the private sector.