Jobs & Employment in Galesburg, IL

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

Labor Force

12,326

Employed

11,743

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

75.4%

Carpool

11.3%

Public Transit

0.8%

Walk

5.6%

Bike

0.3%

Work from Home

5.7%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

85.6%

Government

41.4%

Self-Employed

3.2%

Galesburg, IL has an unemployment rate of 4.7% with a labor force of 12,326. The average commute time is 15 minutes. About 75.4% of workers drive alone to work. 5.7% of workers work from home.