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 |
Mattoon - Charleston Area |
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Clark County | 4.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% |
Coles County | 5.3% | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Cumberland County | 3.5% | 3.6% | -0.1% |
Douglas County | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Edgar County | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% |
Moultrie County | 4.0% | 3.7% | 0.3% |
Shelby County | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.2% |
Effingham Area |
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Clay County | 4.9% | 4.7% | 0.2% |
Crawford County | 5.3% | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Effingham County | 3.5% | 3.4% | 0.1% |
Fayette County | 4.9% | 5.0% | -0.1% |
Jasper County | 4.9% | 4.3% | 0.6% |
Centralia - Mt. Vernon Area |
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Clinton County | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Hamilton County | 3.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
Jefferson County | 5.5% | 5.4% | 0.1% |
Marion County | 4.9% | 5.1% | -0.2% |
Washington County | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Wayne County | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
South Central Illinois Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 1,900 positions in June and approximately 84 percent sought full-time employment, according to Help Wanted Online data compiled by the Conference Board, which is a global, independent business membership and research association. Employers need more workers than the help wanted advertising indicates because some industries, such as Construction, typically do not post advertised job openings.
Five counties in the region reported declines in unemployment compared to June 2017, nine increased, and four were unchanged. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employers have increased demand for employees in Educational and Health Services, Leisure and Hospitality, Information, Financial Activities, and Transportation and Warehousing.
Construction, Mining, Retail Trade, and Government showed decreases over the year.
Stable employment conditions continued in Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, and Other Services.
Top occupations for hire included Healthcare, Administrative, Transportation, Retail Trade, and Manufacturing.
The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and seeking employment. A person who exhausts benefits, or is ineligible, still will be reflected in the unemployment rate if they actively seek work.
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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