Union County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.2%
Labor Force
7,087
Employed
6,719
Mean Commute
25 min
Work from Home
5.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone84.0%
Carpool7.2%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.0%
Work from Home5.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector89.0%
Government37.5%
Self-Employed9.0%
Union County, IL has an unemployment rate of 5.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,087 people. The average commute time is 25 minutes. 5.6% of workers work from home. 89.0% of workers are in the private sector.