Winnebago County, IL — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Labor Force
138,729
Employed
128,640
Mean Commute
N/A
Work from Home
8.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone78.9%
Carpool9.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Walk1.1%
Bike0.2%
Work from Home8.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector93.4%
Government45.0%
Self-Employed3.6%
Winnebago County, IL has an unemployment rate of 7.2% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 138,729 people. 8.3% of workers work from home. 93.4% of workers are in the private sector.