Washington County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
7,153
Employed
6,855
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
6.6%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone82.6%
Carpool7.0%
Public Transit0.1%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.1%
Work from Home6.6%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector92.2%
Government41.9%
Self-Employed3.7%
Washington County, IL has an unemployment rate of 4.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 7,153 people. 6.6% of workers work from home. 92.2% of workers are in the private sector.