Edwards County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
2,889
Employed
2,714
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
4.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.1%
Carpool12.3%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk4.6%
Work from Home4.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.3%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed4.1%
Edwards County, IL has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,889 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 4.9% of workers work from home. 96.3% of workers are in the private sector.