Douglas County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Labor Force
10,017
Employed
9,684
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
4.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.2%
Carpool10.2%
Walk4.2%
Bike4.4%
Work from Home4.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector99.4%
Government45.5%
Self-Employed4.4%
Douglas County, IL has an unemployment rate of 3.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,017 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 4.7% of workers work from home. 99.4% of workers are in the private sector.