Business and Workforce
There are 1,705 businesses in Richmond, KY, employing 20,559 workers and pulling from a labor force of 17,848 age 16 and above. 5,243 workers commute into Richmond, KY from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
12,428 residents both live and work in/around Richmond, KY. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.55% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 13,637 drive alone, 1,844 carpool, and 38 take public transportation. 1,170 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,134 residents work from home.
6,448 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,183 have associates degrees, 4,908 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,449 hold a graduate or professional degree.
