Jobs & Employment in Athens, IL

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

Labor Force

1,264

Employed

1,167

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
78.6%
Carpool
13.9%
Work from Home
6.8%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
75.3%
Government
31.4%
Self-Employed
14.6%

Athens, IL has an unemployment rate of 7.7% with a labor force of 1,264. About 78.6% of workers drive alone to work. 6.8% of workers work from home.