Kankakee County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
52,653
Employed
49,969
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
7.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.1%
Carpool7.8%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk2.9%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home7.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.3%
Government42.6%
Self-Employed4.7%
Kankakee County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 52,653 people. 7.2% of workers work from home. 89.3% of workers are in the private sector.