Clay County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Labor Force
5,975
Employed
5,623
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone85.5%
Carpool7.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk0.8%
Work from Home6.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.0%
Government43.5%
Self-Employed5.6%
Clay County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.9% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 5,975 people. 6.2% of workers work from home. 94.0% of workers are in the private sector.