Jefferson County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Labor Force
17,245
Employed
16,103
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
4.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.3%
Carpool10.3%
Public Transit0.3%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home4.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.3%
Government43.9%
Self-Employed4.2%
Jefferson County, IL has an unemployment rate of 6.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 17,245 people. 4.8% of workers work from home. 93.3% of workers are in the private sector.