Mason County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Labor Force
6,017
Employed
5,652
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.2%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.3%
Carpool7.1%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home8.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.5%
Government41.9%
Self-Employed4.4%
Mason County, IL has an unemployment rate of 6.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 6,017 people. 8.2% of workers work from home. 92.5% of workers are in the private sector.