Jobs & Employment in Sterling, IL
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
7,603
Employed
7,239
Mean Commute
N/A
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone75.0%
Carpool12.0%
Public Transit0.4%
Walk6.9%
Bike2.3%
Work from Home3.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.9%
Government39.2%
Self-Employed7.1%
Sterling, IL has an unemployment rate of 4.8% with a labor force of 7,603. About 75.0% of workers drive alone to work.