Knox County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
21,746
Employed
20,740
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.5%
Carpool8.8%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk3.6%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home5.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.5%
Government41.8%
Self-Employed4.0%
Knox County, IL has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 21,746 people. 5.7% of workers work from home. 87.5% of workers are in the private sector.