Macon County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Labor Force
47,275
Employed
43,884
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
7.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.3%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk1.8%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home7.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.5%
Government43.4%
Self-Employed4.9%
Macon County, IL has an unemployment rate of 7.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 47,275 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 7.5% of workers work from home. 91.5% of workers are in the private sector.