Lee County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Labor Force
15,829
Employed
15,253
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
5.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.6%
Carpool7.9%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.2%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home5.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.9%
Government42.2%
Self-Employed5.7%
Lee County, IL has an unemployment rate of 3.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 15,829 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 5.3% of workers work from home. 91.9% of workers are in the private sector.