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 |
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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 |
Mattoon - Charleston Area |
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Clark County | 3.8% | 4.4% | -0.6% |
Coles County | 3.8% | 4.4% | -0.6% |
Cumberland County | 2.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% |
Douglas County | 3.1% | 3.4% | -0.3% |
Edgar County | 3.3% | 3.6% | -0.3% |
Moultrie County | 2.9% | 3.2% | -0.3% |
Shelby County | 3.3% | 3.6% | -0.3% |
Effingham Area |
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Clay County | 4.2% | 4.1% | 0.1% |
Crawford County | 4.1% | 4.7% | -0.6% |
Effingham County | 2.9% | 3.0% | -0.1% |
Fayette County | 3.8% | 4.2% | -0.4% |
Jasper County | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
Centralia - Mt. Vernon Area |
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Clinton County | 2.6% | 3.0% | -0.4% |
Hamilton County | 3.0% | 3.7% | -0.7% |
Jefferson County | 4.1% | 4.7% | -0.6% |
Marion County | 4.1% | 4.2% | -0.1% |
Washington County | 2.1% | 2.3% | -0.2% |
Wayne County | 4.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% |
Other Areas |
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LWA 21 | 3.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% |
LWA 23 | 3.6% | 3.9% | -0.3% |
LWA 24 | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
LWA 25 | 3.9% | 4.7% | -0.8% |
LWA 26 | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
Southeastern EDR | 3.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
South Central Illinois Highlights
Help Wanted
Area employers advertised for 2,300 positions in May and approximately 78 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.
Mattoon - Charleston Area
Non-farm employment increased by +100 since last May.
Employment gains were posted in Manufacturing (+200). In addition, employment increased by +100 in four sectors -Financial Activities, Leisure and Hospitality, Government, and Professional & Business Services. Slight increases were reported in Information, Natural Resources & Mining, and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities.
Employment decreased in Wholesale Trade (-200), Retail Trade (-100), and Educational & Health Services (-100). A slight decrease was reported in Other Services.
Effingham Area
Non-farm employment increased by +200 compared to last year.
Employment in Manufacturing, Educational & Health Services, Government, and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities each increased by +100.
Employment in Wholesale Trade (-100) and Retail Trade (-100) declined. Slight decreases were reported in Construction, Financial Activities, and Professional & Business Services.
Centralia - Mt. Vernon Area
Non-farm employment increased by +500 over the year.
Retail Trade (+200) posted an employment gain over the year. In addition, employment increased by +100 in five sectors - Leisure & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Educational & Health Services, Natural Resources & Mining, and Government. Employment increased slightly in Other Services and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities.
Employment in Wholesale Trade (-100) declined. Slight decreases were reported in Information, Professional & Business Services, Construction, and Financial Services.
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.
LWA 21 — Local Workforce Area 21 is composed of Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Morgan, Scott, and Shelby Counties.
LWA 23 — Local Workforce Area 23 is composed of Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Moultrie, and Richland Counties.
LWA 24 — Local Workforce Area 24 is composed of Clinton, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington Counties.
LWA 25 — Local Workforce Area 25 is composed of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson Counties.
LWA 26 — Local Workforce Area 26 is composed of Alexander, Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties.
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