Press Release - Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Jobs Increase in Nine Metros - Unemployment Rate Falls in Six Metros
CHICAGO-Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in June in six of Illinois's metropolitan areas, increased in 7 and was unchanged in one, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in nine of the metropolitan areas.
"The increase in the unemployment rate in seven of the metros was largely due to an increase in the overall labor force brought on by renewed confidence in the local economy," said IDES Director Jeff Mays. "Many people that were unemployed are now out looking for work as more jobs are available."
Illinois businesses added jobs in nine metro areas, with the largest increases in: Kankakee (+5.2 percent, +2,400), Champaign-Urbana (+2.1 percent, +2,200), and Decatur (+1.8 percent, +900). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+1.1 percent or +42,300). Illinois businesses lost jobs in five metro areas with the largest losses in: Springfield (-1.2 percent, -1,400), Danville (-0.7 percent, -200), and Carbondale-Marion (-0.4 percent, -200).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (10 of 14), Education and Health Services (10 of 14), Manufacturing (9 of 14), Professional and Business Services, (9 of 14), and Leisure and Hospitality (9 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares June 2018 with June 2017. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 4.5 percent in June 2018 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in June 2018 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.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | June 2018 | June 2017 | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.2 |
Carbondale-Marion | 5.1% | 5.0% | 0.1 |
Champaign-Urbana | 4.6% | 4.5% | 0.1 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 4.3% | 5.4% | -1.1 |
Danville | 6.0% | 6.3% | -0.3 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 4.0% | 4.3% | -0.3 |
Decatur | 5.7% | 5.5% | 0.2 |
Elgin | 4.6% | 4.4% | 0.2 |
Kankakee | 4.9% | 5.0% | -0.1 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 4.2% | 4.1% | 0.1 |
Peoria | 5.0% | 5.2% | -0.2 |
Rockford | 5.2% | 5.5% | -0.3 |
Springfield | 4.2% | 4.1% | 0.1 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0 |
Illinois Statewide | 4.5% | 5.1% | -0.6 |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - June 2018
Metropolitan Area | June 2018* | June 2017** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 93,000 | 92,100 | 900 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 55,100 | 57,200 | -200 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 108,700 | 106,500 | 2,200 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,828,900 | 3,786,600 | 42,300 |
Danville MSA | 28,200 | 28,400 | -200 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 188,800 | 186,700 | 2,100 |
Decatur MSA | 52,300 | 51,400 | 900 |
Elgin Metro Division | 265,000 | 263,000 | 2,000 |
Kankakee MSA | 48,800 | 46,400 | 2,400 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 430,100 | 431,200 | -1,100 |
Peoria MSA | 174,400 | 175,000 | -600 |
Rockford MSA | 153,500 | 152,700 | 800 |
Springfield MSA | 114,000 | 115,400 | -1,400 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 240,600 | 239,000 | 1,600 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,183,900 | 6,122,200 | 61,700 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | June 2018 | June 2017 | Over-the-Year Change |
Rockford MSA |
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Boone County | 5.1% | 5.3% | -0.2 |
Winnebago County | 5.2% | 5.5% | -0.3 |
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Belvidere City | 6.0% | 6.3% | -0.3 |
Freeport City | 5.7% | 5.2% | 0.5 |
Rockford City | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2 |
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Bureau County | 4.4% | 4.3% | 0.1 |
Carroll County | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0 |
DeKalb County | 4.3% | 4.4% | -0.1 |
Henry County | 4.5% | 4.7% | -0.2 |
Jo Daviess County | 3.6% | 3.8% | -0.2 |
Kane County | 4.6% | 4.4% | 0.2 |
Lee County | 4.3% | 4.2% | 0.1 |
McHenry County | 3.8% | 4.7% | -0.9 |
Ogle County | 4.6% | 4.5% | 0.1 |
Stephenson County | 4.5% | 4.3% | 0.2 |
Whiteside County | 4.6% | 4.7% | -0.1 |
Rockford MSA Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 4,900 positions in June and approximately 82 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 5.2 percent in June 2018 from 5.5 percent in June 2017. The last time the June rate was equal to or lower than the current rate was in 2006 when it was 5.1 percent. For the month of June 2018, the estimated number of people unemployed in the labor force was 8,700.
Total nonfarm employment increased +800 compared to June 2017. Manufacturing (+1,100) and Transportation-Warehousing-Utilities (+500) sectors recorded the largest payroll gains compared to one year ago. Government (-700) and Leisure-Hospitality (-300) recorded the largest employment declines over-the-year.
Ogle County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.6 percent in June 2018 from 4.5 percent in June 2017. For the month of June 2018, the number of people unemployed in the labor force was 1,150.
Total nonfarm employment decreased -350 over the year. The Government (+75) sector added the most jobs over the year. The Manufacturing (-175) and Financial Activities (-100) sectors recorded the largest employment declines compared to one year ago.
Stephenson County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent in June 2018 from 4.3 percent in June 2017. For the month of June 2018, the number of people unemployed in the labor force was 1,000.
Total nonfarm employment increased +200 over the year. Professional-Business Services (+125) and Manufacturing (+75) added the most jobs from June 2017. The Government (-25) sector recorded the largest employment decline compared to one year ago.
Note: Monthly 2017 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February and March 2018, as required by the U.S. 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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