Ford County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.4%
Labor Force
6,526
Employed
6,172
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
8.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone77.5%
Carpool10.0%
Walk2.7%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home8.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.4%
Government44.4%
Self-Employed3.8%
Ford County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,526 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 8.8% of workers work from home. 96.4% of workers are in the private sector.