Perry County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Labor Force
8,527
Employed
8,096
Mean Commute
23 min
Work from Home
3.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone87.8%
Carpool5.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Walk1.1%
Bike1.1%
Work from Home3.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.4%
Government36.4%
Self-Employed8.4%
Perry County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 8,527 people. The average commute time is 23 minutes. 3.8% of workers work from home. 81.4% of workers are in the private sector.