Fayette County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Labor Force
9,323
Employed
9,009
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.3%
Carpool9.0%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.8%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.6%
Government38.9%
Self-Employed7.4%
Fayette County, IL has an unemployment rate of 3.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 9,323 people. 6.7% of workers work from home. 91.6% of workers are in the private sector.