Kentucky Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Kentucky
Kentucky Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
2,017,413
Population 16+
driving
85.8%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
10.2%
Remote Share
Public Transit
0.6%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Kentucky Commute Mode Distribution
Kentucky Historical Commuting Trends
Kentucky Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 1,731,943 | 85.8% |
| Public transportation | 12,256 | 0.6% |
| Bicycle | 3,795 | 0.2% |
| Walked | 39,990 | 2.0% |
| Other means | 22,962 | 1.1% |
| Worked from home | 206,467 | 10.2% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Kentucky
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 85.8% of workers in Kentucky utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Kentucky has increased significantly. Currently, 10.2% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 10.2% of workers in Kentucky currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.