Montgomery County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
12,074
Employed
11,363
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
9.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone80.6%
Carpool5.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Walk3.5%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home9.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector95.2%
Government43.3%
Self-Employed6.8%
Montgomery County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 12,074 people. 9.1% of workers work from home. 95.2% of workers are in the private sector.