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 |
*Preliminary **Revised | |||
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 | |
Rockford MSA | ||||
Boone County | 4.6% | 4.4% | 0.2 | |
Winnebago County | 5.4% | 5.1% | 0.3 | |
Cities | ||||
Belvidere City | 5.5% | 4.9% | 0.6 | |
Freeport City | 5.1% | 5.5% | -0.4 | |
Rockford City | 6.6% | 5.9% | 0.7 | |
Counties | ||||
Bureau County | 3.8% | 4.3% | -0.5 | |
Carroll County | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5 | |
DeKalb County | 3.6% | 4.0% | -0.4 | |
Henry County | 4.5% | 4.7% | -0.2 | |
Jo Daviess County | 3.2% | 3.6% | -0.4 | |
Kane County | 3.8% | 4.3% | -0.5 | |
Lee County | 3.5% | 3.8% | -0.3 | |
McHenry County | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2 | |
Ogle County | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0 | |
Stephenson County | 4.2% | 4.5% | -0.3 | |
Whiteside County | 4.1% | 4.3% | -0.2 | |
Rockford MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.3 percent in September 2019 from 4.9 percent in September 2018.
Total nonfarm employment increased +1,500 compared to September 2018. The Educational-Health Services (+1,000), Retail Trade (+900), Construction (+400), and Transportation-Warehousing-Utilities (+200) sectors recorded the largest payroll gains compared to one year ago. Leisure-Hospitality (-800) and Professional-Business Services (-200) recorded the largest employment decline over-the-year.
Ogle County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in September 2019, unchanged from September 2018.
Total nonfarm employment increased +150 over the year. The Government (+475) and Leisure-Hospitality (+100) sectors added the most jobs over the year. The Manufacturing (-275) sector recorded the largest employment decline compared to one year ago.
Stephenson County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.2 percent in September 2019 from 4.5 percent in September 2018. The last time the September rate was equal to or lower was in 2017 when it was 4.2 percent.
Total nonfarm employment increased +650 over the year. Government (+425) and Leisure-Hospitality (+75) added the most jobs from September 2018. The Educational-Health Services
(-25) sector recorded a decline 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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