Press Release - Thursday, November 21, 2019
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Unemployment Rate Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Eleven
SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in October in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, 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 eleven Illinois metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and was unchanged in one.
"Communities in every corner of the state have experienced sustained job growth throughout this year. By passing the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan and legislation like the minimum wage increase, Governor Pritzker is ensuring the state's economy continues to thrive," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes.
Illinois businesses added jobs in eleven metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Champaign-Urbana (+2.8%, +3,200), Carbondale-Marion (+2.5%, +1,500), Kankakee (+1.5%, +700) and Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI (+1.5%, +6,400). The Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights metro division was up (+0.6%, +22,500). Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-0.8%, -1,500) and Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL (-0.1%, -100).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (9 of 14), Education and Health Services (9 of 14), Government (9 of 14), and Leisure and Hospitality (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares October 2019 with October 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.6 percent in October 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 October 2019 and 10.6 percent in January 2010, at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and seeking employment.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | Oct 2019* | Oct 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 3.5% | 4.3% | -0.8 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.7% | 4.7% | -1.0 |
Champaign-Urbana | 3.5% | 4.5% | -1.0 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 3.4% | 3.6% | -0.2 |
Danville | 4.9% | 5.9% | -1.0 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.8% | 4.0% | -0.2 |
Decatur | 4.8% | 5.5% | -0.7 |
Elgin | 3.7% | 4.6% | -0.9 |
Kankakee | 4.3% | 5.1% | -0.8 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.5% | 4.0% | -0.5 |
Peoria | 4.2% | 4.9% | -0.7 |
Rockford | 5.0% | 5.4% | -0.4 |
Springfield | 3.5% | 4.2% | -0.7 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.7% | 4.6% | -0.9 |
Illinois Statewide | 3.6% | 4.1% | -0.5 |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - October 2019
Metropolitan Area | Oct 2019* | Oct 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 94,000 | 93,600 | 400 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 61,100 | 59,600 | 1,500 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 116,100 | 112,900 | 3,200 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,850,300 | 3,827,800 | 22,500 |
Danville MSA | 27,800 | 27,800 | 0 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 188,300 | 188,400 | -100 |
Decatur MSA | 52,900 | 52,300 | 600 |
Elgin Metro Division | 270,400 | 267,400 | 3,000 |
Kankakee MSA | 47,500 | 46,800 | 700 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 435,500 | 429,100 | 6,400 |
Peoria MSA | 176,300 | 177,800 | -1,500 |
Rockford MSA | 155,500 | 154,400 | 1,100 |
Springfield MSA | 116,600 | 115,200 | 1,400 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 246,000 | 244,000 | 2,000 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,251,900 | 6,197,800 | 54,100 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Oct. 2019 | Oct. 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Decatur MSA | |||
Macon County | 4.8% | 5.5% | -0.7 |
Springfield MSA |
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Menard County | 3.2% | 3.8% | -0.6 |
Sangamon County | 3.5% | 4.3% | -0.8 |
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Decatur City | 5.5% | 6.2% | -0.7 |
Quincy City | 3.6% | 4.2% | -0.6 |
Springfield City | 3.7% | 4.5% | -0.8 |
Counties |
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Adams County | 3.3% | 4.0% | -0.7 |
Brown County | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3 |
Calhoun County | 4.0% | 4.6% | -0.6 |
Cass County | 3.5% | 4.2% | -0.7 |
Christian County | 4.3% | 5.2% | -0.9 |
DeWitt County | 3.5% | 5.1% | -1.6 |
Greene County | 3.7% | 4.7% | -1.0 |
Jersey County | 3.8% | 4.6% | -0.8 |
Logan County | 4.0% | 4.7% | -0.7 |
McDonough County | 4.1% | 5.0% | -0.9 |
Macoupin County | 3.7% | 4.6% | -0.9 |
Montgomery County | 4.5% | 5.7% | -1.2 |
Morgan County | 3.7% | 4.3% | -0.6 |
Moultrie County | 3.0% | 4.1% | -1.1 |
Piatt County | 3.2% | 4.1% | -0.9 |
Pike County | 3.4% | 4.7% | -1.3 |
Schuyler County | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8 |
Scott County | 3.9% | 4.4% | -0.5 |
Shelby County | 3.4% | 4.1% | -0.7 |
Other Areas |
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LWA 19 | 4.7% | 5.5% | -0.8 |
LWA 20 | 3.6% | 4.4% | -0.8 |
LWA 21 | 3.8% | 4.7% | -0.9 |
Central EDR | 3.9% | 4.7% | -0.8 |
Central Illinois Highlights
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.8 percent in October 2019 from 5.5 percent in October 2018. There were an estimated 2,450 unemployed people in the labor force in October 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area increased by (+600) compared to one year ago. Payrolls increased in Manufacturing (+300), Government (+200), Leisure & Hospitality (+100), Professional & Business Services (+100), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in 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 October 2019 from 4.2 percent in October 2018. There were an estimated 3,900 unemployed people in the labor force in October 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area increased by (+1,400) compared to a year ago. Payroll increases were reported in Leisure & Hospitality (+900), Educational & Health Services (+300), Government (+300), Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities (+100), Wholesale Trade (+100), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-100), Professional & Business Services (-100), Information (-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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