St. Clair 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
128,302
Employed
117,273
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
10.8%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone76.9%
Carpool7.7%
Public Transit1.9%
Walk1.5%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home10.8%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.0%
Government39.3%
Self-Employed4.3%
St. Clair County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.7% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 128,302 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 10.8% of workers work from home. 86.0% of workers are in the private sector.