Press Release - Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Job Growth Increases in Most Metro Areas But Still Below National Growth Rate
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | June 2017 | June 2016 | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9 |
Carbondale-Marion | 5.2% | 5.8% | -0.6 |
Champaign-Urbana | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 5.1% | 6.2% | -1.1 |
Danville | 6.8% | 7.0% | -0.2 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 4.5% | 5.4% | -0.9 |
Decatur | 5.9% | 6.6% | -0.7 |
Elgin | 4.8% | 5.2% | -0.4 |
Kankakee | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 4.3% | 4.9% | -0.6 |
Peoria | 5.5% | 6.2% | -0.7 |
Rockford | 5.8% | 6.3% | -0.5 |
Springfield | 4.3% | 4.6% | -0.3 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 5.0% | 5.7% | -0.7 |
Illinois Statewide | 5.0% | 6.0% | -1.0 |
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CHICAGO-Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in all of Illinois's metropolitan areas and all but two counties, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security (IDES).
Data also show more nonfarm jobs in eleven of the metropolitan areas while one was unchanged and two reported declines.
"We gained jobs but at about half the rate than the rest of the country," said IDES Director Jeff Mays. "Although the unemployment rates are lower compared to last year, the labor force continues to shrink in most metro areas across the state."
Illinois businesses added jobs in eleven metro areas, with the largest increases in: Bloomington (+3.4 percent, +3,100), Lake (+2.8 percent, +11,700), and Kankakee (+2.7 percent, +1,200). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+1.1 percent or +39,600). Illinois businesses lost jobs in two metro areas: Danville (-0.7 percent, -200) and Rockford (-0.1 percent, -200).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Professional and Business Services (11 of 14), Leisure and Hospitality (10 of 14), Government (10 of 14), and Mining and Construction (nine of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares June 2017 with June 2016. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 5.0 percent in June 2017 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in June 2017 and 10.6 percent in January 2010 at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and looking for work, and is not tied to collecting unemployment insurance benefits.
Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - June 2017
Metropolitan Area | June | June | Over-the-Year Change | |
Bloomington MSA | 94,500 | 91,400 | 3,100 | |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 57,000 | 55,700 | 1,300 | |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 106,000 | 105,600 | 400 | |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,780,000 | 3,740,400 | 39,600 | |
Danville MSA | 28,300 | 28,500 | -200 | |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 185,200 | 184,400 | 800 | |
Decatur MSA | 51,500 | 51,500 | 0 | |
Elgin Metro Division | 257,800 | 256,300 | 1,500 | |
Kankakee MSA | 45,700 | 44,500 | 1,200 | |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 429,300 | 417,600 | 11,700 | |
Peoria MSA | 177,500 | 176,100 | 1,400 | |
Rockford MSA | 153,100 | 153,300 | -200 | |
Springfield MSA | 116,700 | 114,700 | 2,000 | |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 237,800 | 236,500 | 1,300 | |
Illinois Statewide | 6,101,100 | 6,044,500 | 56,600 | |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates (percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Rockford MSA | Jun-17 | Jun-16 | Over the Year Change | |
Boone County | 5.7% | 5.9% | -0.2 | |
Winnebago County | 5.9% | 6.4% | -0.5 | |
Cities |
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Belvidere City | 6.7% | 6.8% | -0.1 | |
Freeport City | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7 | |
Rockford City | 6.9% | 7.5% | -0.6 | |
Counties |
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Bureau County | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.9 | |
Carroll County | 4.4% | 5.0% | -0.6 | |
DeKalb County | 4.7% | 5.2% | -0.5 | |
Henry County | 5.1% | 5.6% | -0.5 | |
JoDaviess County | 4.2% | 4.5% | -0.3 | |
Kane County | 4.8% | 5.2% | -0.4 | |
Lee County | 4.6% | 5.0% | -0.4 | |
McHenry County | 4.4% | 5.5% | -1.1 | |
Ogle County | 4.9% | 5.4% | -0.5 | |
Stephenson County | 4.8% | 5.4% | -0.6 | |
Whiteside County | 5.1% | 5.6% | -0.5 |
Stephenson County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.8 percent in June 2017 from 5.4 percent in June 2016. The last time the June rate was equal to or lower than the current rate was in 2006 when it was 4.4 percent. For the month of June 2017, the number of people unemployed in the labor force was 1,050.
Total nonfarm employment increased (+200) over the year. Trade, Transportation, & Utilities (+300) and Government (+100) added the most jobs from June 2016. The Leisure-Hospitality (-100), Financial Activities (-75), and Manufacturing (-50) sectors recorded the largest employment declines compared to one year ago.
Rockford MSA Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 5,300 positions in June and approximately 86 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted OnLine data compiled by the Conference Board. It is a global, independent business membership and research association. Employers actually need more workers than the help wanted advertising indicates because some industries, such as construction, typically do not advertise job openings.
Rockford MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.8 percent in June 2017 from 6.3 percent in June 2016. The last time the June rate was equal to or lower than the current rate was in 2007 when it was 5.5 percent. For the month of June 2017, the estimated number of people unemployed in the labor force was 9,700.
Total nonfarm employment decreased (-200) compared to June 2016. Leisure-Hospitality (+300), Construction (+300), Educational-Health Services (+200), and Information (+200) reported the largest payroll gains over the year. Retail Trade (-700), Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities (-400), and Professional-Business Services (-200) recorded employment declines compared to one year ago.
Ogle County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.9 percent in June 2017 from 5.4 percent in June 2016. The last time the June rate was equal to or lower than the current rate was in 2006 when it was 4.8 percent. For the month of June 2017, the number of people unemployed in the labor force was 1,250.
Total nonfarm employment increased (+375) compared to June 2016. The Trade, Transportation, & Utilities (+150), Educational-Health Services (+100), and Government (+75) sectors added the most jobs over the year. The Information (-25) and Other Services (-25) sectors recorded the only decline compared to one year ago.
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Note:
- Monthly 2016 unemployment rates and total non-farm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February 2017, as required by the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).Comments and tables distributed for prior metro area news releases should be discarded as any records or historical analysis previously cited may no longer be valid.
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