Sangamon County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Labor Force
97,002
Employed
91,358
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
12.1%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.3%
Carpool5.9%
Public Transit1.1%
Walk1.3%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home12.1%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector81.5%
Government35.4%
Self-Employed11.2%
Sangamon County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 97,002 people. 12.1% of workers work from home. 81.5% of workers are in the private sector.