Jackson County had 330 public employees – half a percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.
Where does your county rank?
Greater Carbondale counties with the most public employees
Rank
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Jackson
58,870
330
0.56 %
2
Williamson
67,560
255
0.38 %
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