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 Alone75.4%
Carpool11.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Walk5.6%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home5.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector85.6%
Government41.4%
Self-Employed3.2%
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.