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Jobs Up in All Metro Areas for First Time Since May 2000
CHICAGO- The number of nonfarm jobs increased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in July, 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 shows the unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in July in eleven Illinois metropolitan areas, increased in one and was unchanged in two.
"We are thrilled to announce that jobs grew in every metro area for the first time since May 2000 and this administration will continue to build on our momentum with policies that invest in our future," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "That's why Governor Pritzker worked hard to pass a balanced budget that makes historic investments in education and a bipartisan capital bill that will help grow our economy for years to come."
Illinois businesses added jobs in all fourteen metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Carbondale-Marion (+2.3%, +1,300), Lake - Kenosha (+2.3%, +9,900), Danville (+2.2%, +600), and Rockford (+2.0%, +3,000). The Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights metro division was up (+1.3% or +47,700).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Leisure and Hospitality (13 of 14), Mining and Construction (10 of 14), Government (9 of 14), Manufacturing (8 of 14), Professional and Business Services (8 of 14) and Education and Health Services (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares July 2019 with July 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 4.2 percent in July 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 4.0 percent in July 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.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | July 2019 | July 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 4.1% | 4.6% | -0.5 |
Carbondale-Marion | 4.2% | 5.2% | -1.0 |
Champaign-Urbana | 4.2% | 4.9% | -0.7 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0 |
Danville | 5.4% | 6.6% | -1.2 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0 |
Decatur | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6 |
Elgin | 4.2% | 4.8% | -0.6 |
Kankakee | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.7 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.8% | 4.2% | -0.4 |
Peoria | 4.5% | 5.1% | -0.6 |
Rockford | 6.5% | 5.4% | 1.1 |
Springfield | 3.9% | 4.3% | -0.4 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 4.2% | 5.0% | -0.8 |
Illinois Statewide | 4.2% | 4.5% | -0.3 |
* Data subject to revision. |
Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - July 2019
Metropolitan Area | July 2019* | July 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 89,900 | 89,700 | 200 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 58,100 | 56,800 | 1,300 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 108,200 | 106,500 | 1,700 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,859,400 | 3,811,700 | 47,700 |
Danville MSA | 27,500 | 26,900 | 600 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 187,800 | 186,800 | 1,000 |
Decatur MSA | 52,300 | 51,600 | 700 |
Elgin Metro Division | 270,000 | 265,200 | 4,800 |
Kankakee MSA | 46,000 | 45,900 | 100 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 439,000 | 429,100 | 9,900 |
Peoria MSA | 176,700 | 176,200 | 500 |
Rockford MSA | 155,900 | 152,900 | 3,000 |
Springfield MSA | 115,900 | 114,400 | 1,500 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 240,300 | 237,400 | 2,900 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,210,200 | 6,132,100 | 78,100 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | July 2019 | July 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Decatur MSA | |||
Macon County | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6 |
Springfield MSA |
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Menard County | 3.2% | 3.6% | -0.4 |
Sangamon County | 3.9% | 4.4% | -0.5 |
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Decatur City | 6.4% | 6.9% | -0.5 |
Quincy City | 3.7% | 4.1% | -0.4 |
Springfield City | 4.4% | 4.8% | -0.4 |
Counties |
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Adams County | 3.5% | 3.8% | -0.3 |
Brown County | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0 |
Calhoun County | 4.8% | 5.0% | -0.2 |
Cass County | 4.1% | 4.3% | -0.2 |
Christian County | 4.9% | 5.3% | -0.4 |
DeWitt County | 4.3% | 4.9% | -0.6 |
Greene County | 4.4% | 4.9% | -0.5 |
Jersey County | 4.4% | 4.8% | -0.4 |
Logan County | 4.7% | 4.9% | -0.2 |
McDonough County | 8.1% | 6.8% | 1.3 |
Macoupin County | 4.1% | 5.0% | -0.9 |
Montgomery County | 4.9% | 5.8% | -0.9 |
Morgan County | 4.1% | 4.5% | -0.4 |
Moultrie County | 3.6% | 3.9% | -0.3 |
Piatt County | 3.7% | 4.6% | -0.9 |
Pike County | 3.9% | 4.7% | -0.8 |
Schuyler County | 4.2% | 4.0% | 0.2 |
Scott County | 4.1% | 4.4% | -0.3 |
Shelby County | 3.8% | 4.3% | -0.5 |
Other Areas |
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LWA 19 | 5.3% | 5.9% | -0.6 |
LWA 20 | 4.1% | 4.5% | -0.4 |
LWA 21 | 4.3% | 4.9% | -0.6 |
Central EDR | 4.4% | 4.9% | -0.5 |
Central Illinois Highlights
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.4 percent in July 2019 from 6.0 percent in July 2018. There were an estimated 2,800 unemployed people in the labor force in July 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area increased by (+700) compared to one year ago. Payrolls increased in Manufacturing (+500), Educational & Health Services (+400), Construction (+200), Leisure & Hospitality (+100), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in Professional & Business Services (-300), while Retail Trade, Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities, and Financial Activities each declined by (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Springfield MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.9 percent in July 2019 from 4.3 percent in July 2018. There were an estimated 4,400 unemployed people in the labor force in July 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area increased by (+1,500) compared to a year ago. Payroll increases were reported in Leisure & Hospitality (+1,100), Information (+600), Educational & Health Services (+300), Other Services (+100), and Government (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-500), Professional & Business Services (-100), and Manufacturing (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
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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