Labor Force in Kentucky

2.08 M
Labor force
59.5%
Participation rate

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorKentuckyUnited States
Labor force (millions)2.08168

National ranking

Kentucky ranks #4 of 37 states by labor force.

#1Colorado3,240,000
#2Minnesota3,100,000
#3Oregon2,160,000
#4Kentucky2,080,000
#5Louisiana2,050,000
#6Utah1,790,000
#7Nevada1,650,000
#8New Mexico960,000
#9New Hampshire785,000
#10Montana570,000
#11Rhode Island563,000
#12South Dakota497,000
#13Delaware500
#14Washington63.8M
#15Arizona61.5M
#16Oklahoma61%
#17Maine60.8%
#18Wyoming50
#19Vermont25
#20Alaska22%
#21Texas15.4M
#22Florida11.2M
#23New York9.6M
#24North Dakota9%
#25Illinois6.6
#26Pennsylvania6.5
#27Ohio5.85M
#28Georgia5.42M
#29North Carolina5.28M
#30Michigan4.87M
#31New Jersey4.75M
#32Virginia4.53M
#33Massachusetts3.79M
#34Tennessee3.44M
#35Indiana3.42M
#36Wisconsin3.15M
#37Missouri3.1M

Overview

Explore Kentucky's labor force statistics, featuring a Labor force of 2.08 M and Participation rate of 59.5%. Kentucky's labor force totals about 2.08 million workers, with participation below the national average. This data offers valuable insight into Kentucky's labor force trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Kentucky.

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