Richland County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Labor Force
7,780
Employed
7,451
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
6.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone81.4%
Carpool8.7%
Walk2.1%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home6.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.1%
Government42.0%
Self-Employed5.4%
Richland County, IL has an unemployment rate of 4.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,780 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 6.6% of workers work from home. 94.1% of workers are in the private sector.