Putnam County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Labor Force
2,825
Employed
2,728
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
5.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone87.8%
Carpool4.7%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk0.5%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home5.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector96.3%
Government45.8%
Self-Employed3.6%
Putnam County, IL has an unemployment rate of 3.4% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 2,825 people. 5.8% of workers work from home. 96.3% of workers are in the private sector.