Press Release - Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Jobs up in Twelve Metro Areas
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | May 2019 | May 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 3.3% | 3.6% | -0.3 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8 |
Champaign-Urbana | 3.4% | 3.9% | -0.5 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.2 |
Danville | 4.5% | 5.5% | -1.0 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.5% | 3.6% | -0.1 |
Decatur | 4.5% | 4.8% | -0.3 |
Elgin | 3.7% | 4.0% | -0.3 |
Kankakee | 4.2% | 4.7% | -0.5 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.4% | 3.6% | -0.2 |
Peoria | 3.9% | 4.5% | -0.6 |
Rockford | 5.2% | 4.6% | 0.6 |
Springfield | 3.3% | 3.5% | -0.2 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.5% | 4.1% | -0.6 |
Illinois Statewide | 3.6% | 3.7% | -0.1 |
* Data subject to revision. | |||
CHICAGO- The number of nonfarm jobs increased in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in two, 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 unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in May in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and increased in two.
"Job growth was widespread across most metro areas in May as job opportunities and confidence in the economy continue to improve," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "Gov. Pritzker and his administration are building on this success with bold bipartisan investments that will help create and support more good jobs, whether it's helping to rebuild our roads and bridges, teach students at our schools and universities or expanding broadband throughout the state."
Illinois businesses added jobs in twelve metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Carbondale-Marion (+2.8%, +1,600), Lake-Kenosha (+2.3%, +9,700), Peoria (+1.9%, +3,300), and Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights (+1.3%, +47,900). The metro areas showing over-the-year decreases in total nonfarm jobs were Danville (-1.1%, -300) and the Illinois section of the St. Louis metro area (-0.5%, -1,100).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Professional & Business Services (10 of 14), Leisure & Hospitality (10 of 14), Government (9 of 14), Mining & Construction (8 of 14), Manufacturing (8 of 14), and Education & Health Services (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares May 2019 with May 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.6 percent in May 2019 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in May 2019 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) - May 2019
Metropolitan Area | May 2019* | May 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 93,200 | 93,100 | 100 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 58,500 | 56,900 | 1,600 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 113,400 | 112,600 | 800 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,830,400 | 3,782,500 | 47,900 |
Danville MSA | 27,700 | 28,000 | -300 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 190,300 | 187,700 | 2,600 |
Decatur MSA | 52,300 | 52,100 | 200 |
Elgin Metro Division | 268,200 | 263,700 | 4,500 |
Kankakee MSA | 46,500 | 46,000 | 500 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 433,800 | 424,100 | 9,700 |
Peoria MSA | 178,200 | 174,900 | 3,300 |
Rockford MSA | 154,900 | 153,900 | 1,000 |
Springfield MSA | 116,000 | 115,000 | 1,000 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 242,900 | 244,000 | -1,100 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,209,900 | 6,134,500 | 75,400 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | May 2019 | May 2018 | Over the Year Change | |
Rockford MSA | ||||
Boone County | 4.8% | 4.3% | 0.5 | |
Winnebago County | 5.3% | 4.7% | 0.6 | |
Cities | ||||
Belvidere City | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.0 | |
Freeport City | 4.7% | 5.1% | -0.4 | |
Rockford City | 6.5% | 5.6% | 0.9 | |
Counties | ||||
Bureau County | 3.7% | 4.1% | -0.4 | |
Carroll County | 3.3% | 3.5% | -0.2 | |
DeKalb County | 3.6% | 3.7% | -0.1 | |
Henry County | 4.1% | 4.2% | -0.1 | |
Jo Daviess County | 2.8% | 3.2% | -0.4 | |
Kane County | 3.7% | 4.1% | -0.4 | |
Lee County | 3.6% | 3.8% | -0.2 | |
McHenry County | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.3 | |
Ogle County | 4.3% | 4.0% | 0.3 | |
Stephenson County | 3.9% | 4.0% | -0.1 | |
Whiteside County | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0 | |
Rockford MSA Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 7,000 positions in May and approximately 77 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 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 increased to 5.2 percent in May 2019 from 4.6 percent in May 2018. For the month of May 2019, the estimated number of people unemployed in the labor force was 8,800.
Total nonfarm employment increased +1,000 compared to May 2018. The Retail Trade (+700), Educational-Health Services (+600), Manufacturing (+400), Construction (+300), and Transportation-Warehousing-Utilities (+200) sectors recorded the largest payroll gains compared to one year ago. Professional-Business Services (-800) recorded the largest employment decline over-the-year.
Ogle County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.3 percent in May 2019 from 4.0 percent in May 2018. For the month of May 2019, the number of people unemployed in the labor force was 1,050.
Total nonfarm employment decreased -425 over the year. The Professional-Business Services (+50) sector added jobs over the year. The Manufacturing (-350), Financial Activities (-75), and Trade, Transportation, & Utilities (-50) sectors recorded the largest employment declines compared to one year ago.
Stephenson County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent in May 2019 from 4.0 percent in May 2018. The last time the May rate was equal to or lower was in 1998 when it was 3.6 percent. For the month of May 2019, the number of people unemployed in the labor force was 850.
Total nonfarm employment decreased -75 over the year. Financial Activities (+75) added the most jobs from May 2018. The Leisure-Hospitality (-125) and Manufacturing (-75) sectors recorded the largest declines compared to one year ago.
Note: Monthly 2018 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February and March 2019, 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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