Press Release - Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Unemployment Rate Down in Twelve Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Thirteen
SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in September in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas, increased in one, 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 shows the number of nonfarm jobs increased in thirteen Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in one.
"The Pritzker administration remains dedicated to creating positive economic advances. The bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital bill is essential to making critical investments throughout the state that will create an economy that works for everyone," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes.
Illinois businesses added jobs in thirteen metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Carbondale-Marion (+2.7%, +1,600), Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI (+2.6%, +10,900) and Champaign-Urbana (+2.4%, +2,700). The Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights metro division was up (+0.7% or +27,600). Total nonfarm jobs were down in the Peoria MSA (-0.8%, -1,500).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Mining and Construction (11 of 14), Education and Health Services (10 of 14), Government (10 of 14), Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (9 of 14), Leisure and Hospitality (9 of 14) and Manufacturing (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares September 2019 with September 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.6 percent in September 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 3.3 percent in September 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 | Sep 2019* | Sep 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 3.6% | 4.0% | -0.4 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.7% | 4.5% | -0.8 |
Champaign-Urbana | 3.5% | 4.1% | -0.6 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 3.2% | 3.5% | -0.3 |
Danville | 5.0% | 5.6% | -0.6 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0 |
Decatur | 4.9% | 5.1% | -0.2 |
Elgin | 3.7% | 4.3% | -0.6 |
Kankakee | 4.2% | 4.8% | -0.6 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.5% | 3.8% | -0.3 |
Peoria | 4.3% | 4.6% | -0.3 |
Rockford | 5.3% | 4.9% | 0.4 |
Springfield | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.8% | 4.3% | -0.5 |
Illinois Statewide | 3.6% | 3.9% | -0.3 |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - September 2019
Metropolitan Area | Sep 2019* | Sep 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 92,800 | 92,700 | 100 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 60,300 | 58,700 | 1,600 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 114,700 | 112,000 | 2,700 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,830,100 | 3,802,500 | 27,600 |
Danville MSA | 27,700 | 27,600 | 100 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 186,900 | 186,700 | 200 |
Decatur MSA | 53,000 | 52,000 | 1,000 |
Elgin Metro Division | 269,200 | 265,600 | 3,600 |
Kankakee MSA | 46,800 | 46,700 | 100 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 435,300 | 424,400 | 10,900 |
Peoria MSA | 175,400 | 176,900 | -1,500 |
Rockford MSA | 154,500 | 153,000 | 1,500 |
Springfield MSA | 116,500 | 115,200 | 1,300 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 246,700 | 242,900 | 3,800 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,219,700 | 6,158,900 | 60,800 |
*Preliminary **Revised |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Sept. 2019 | Sept. 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Decatur MSA | |||
Macon County | 4.9% | 5.1% | -0.2 |
Springfield MSA |
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Menard County | 3.1% | 3.6% | -0.5 |
Sangamon County | 3.6% | 4.0% | -0.4 |
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Decatur City | 5.6% | 5.7% | -0.1 |
Quincy City | 3.5% | 4.1% | -0.6 |
Springfield City | 3.8% | 4.2% | -0.4 |
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Adams County | 3.2% | 3.8% | -0.6 |
Brown County | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0 |
Calhoun County | 4.2% | 4.4% | -0.2 |
Cass County | 3.5% | 3.9% | -0.4 |
Christian County | 4.4% | 5.0% | -0.6 |
DeWitt County | 3.8% | 4.8% | -1.0 |
Greene County | 3.9% | 4.5% | -0.6 |
Jersey County | 3.8% | 4.3% | -0.5 |
Logan County | 4.1% | 4.4% | -0.3 |
McDonough County | 5.6% | 4.5% | 1.1 |
Macoupin County | 3.8% | 4.4% | -0.6 |
Montgomery County | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.9 |
Morgan County | 3.6% | 3.9% | -0.3 |
Moultrie County | 3.1% | 3.8% | -0.7 |
Piatt County | 3.3% | 3.9% | -0.6 |
Pike County | 3.5% | 4.3% | -0.8 |
Schuyler County | 3.7% | 3.9% | -0.2 |
Scott County | 3.9% | 4.1% | -0.2 |
Shelby County | 3.3% | 3.9% | -0.6 |
Other Areas |
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LWA 19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | -0.3 |
LWA 20 | 3.7% | 4.1% | -0.4 |
LWA 21 | 3.8% | 4.4% | -0.6 |
Central EDR | 3.9% | 4.4% | -0.5 |
Central Illinois Highlights
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.9 percent in September 2019 from 5.1 percent in September 2018. There were an estimated 2,500 unemployed people in the labor force in September 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area increased by (+1,000) compared to one year ago. Payrolls increased in Government (+400), Manufacturing (+300), Educational & Health Services (+200), Leisure & Hospitality (+200), Construction (+100), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in Professional & Business Services (-100), Retail Trade (-100), and Information (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Springfield MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent in September 2019 from 4.0 percent in September 2018. There were an estimated 4,000 unemployed people in the labor force in September 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area increased by (+1,300) compared to a year ago. Payroll increases were reported in Leisure & Hospitality (+700), Educational & Health Services (+300), Government (+300), Construction (+100), Wholesale Trade (+100), Other Services (+100), and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-300) and Professional & Business Services (-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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