Shelby County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Labor Force
10,383
Employed
10,062
Mean Commute
20 min
Work from Home
5.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone83.7%
Carpool6.5%
Public Transit0.2%
Walk2.1%
Bike1.0%
Work from Home5.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector91.3%
Government40.7%
Self-Employed5.5%
Shelby County, IL has an unemployment rate of 3.0% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 10,383 people. The average commute time is 20 minutes. 5.8% of workers work from home. 91.3% of workers are in the private sector.