Rock Island County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.7%
Labor Force
70,473
Employed
66,223
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
6.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone79.1%
Carpool8.3%
Public Transit1.5%
Walk3.2%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.8%
Government43.2%
Self-Employed4.0%
Rock Island County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 70,473 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 6.7% of workers work from home. 91.8% of workers are in the private sector.