Kentucky reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of April was 1,858,900, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
Kentucky reported 1,846,000 workers on non-farm payrolls in March.
Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted. Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls in Kentucky (April vs. March 2021)
| Metropolitan Statistical Area | April 2021 (In thousands) | March 2021 (In thousands) | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro | 49.5 | 49.6 | -0.2 |
| Elizabethtown-Fort Knox | 52.2 | 51.9 | 0.6 |
| Bowling Green | 73.5 | 72.9 | 0.8 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 266.1 | 264.9 | 0.5 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | 642.6 | 642.1 | 0.1 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
