McDonough County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
8.6%
Labor Force
14,216
Employed
12,978
Mean Commute
18 min
Work from Home
6.5%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.5%
Carpool9.5%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk5.4%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home6.5%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector88.7%
Government37.6%
Self-Employed9.2%
McDonough County, IL has an unemployment rate of 8.6% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 14,216 people. The average commute time is 18 minutes. 6.5% of workers work from home. 88.7% of workers are in the private sector.