Jackson County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Labor Force
24,871
Employed
23,045
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone73.5%
Carpool9.2%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk5.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home8.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.5%
Government35.9%
Self-Employed11.1%
Jackson County, IL has an unemployment rate of 7.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 24,871 people. 8.7% of workers work from home. 84.5% of workers are in the private sector.