Press Release - Friday, December 27, 2019
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Unemployment Rate Down in Thirteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Nine
SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in November in thirteen Illinois metropolitan areas and increased 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 nine Illinois metropolitan areas, decreased in four, and was unchanged in one.
"As job growth continues to be strong throughout the state, Governor Pritzker will continue to build on the momentum of the past year to expand long-term economic success," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "Illinois' bipartisan balanced budget and the historic Rebuild Illinois infrastructure plan are making critical investments and creating an economy that works for everyone."
Illinois businesses added jobs in nine metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Champaign-Urbana (+3.4%, +3,800), Carbondale-Marion (+2.5%, +1,500) Decatur (+1.5%, +800), and Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights (+24,200 or +0.6%). Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-1.7%, -3,100), Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL (-1.2%, -2,300) and Danville (-0.4%, -100).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Government (11 of 14), Mining and Construction (9 of 14), Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (9 of 14), Education and Health Services (9 of 14) and Leisure and Hospitality (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares November 2019 with November 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.4 percent in November 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 November 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 | Nov 2019* | Nov 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 3.1% | 4.1% | -1.0 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.4% | 4.6% | -1.2 |
Champaign-Urbana | 3.1% | 4.3% | -1.2 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 3.1% | 3.3% | -0.2 |
Danville | 4.6% | 5.8% | -1.2 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3.9% | 3.7% | 0.2 |
Decatur | 4.5% | 5.5% | -1.0 |
Elgin | 3.6% | 4.7% | -1.1 |
Kankakee | 4.6% | 5.2% | -0.6 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.4% | 4.0% | -0.6 |
Peoria | 4.0% | 4.8% | -0.8 |
Rockford | 5.1% | 9.4% | -4.3 |
Springfield | 3.2% | 4.2% | -1.0 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.4% | 4.5% | -1.1 |
Illinois Statewide | 3.4% | 4.0% | -0.6 |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - November 2019
Metropolitan Area | Nov 2019* | Nov 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 93,500 | 93,500 | 0 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 61,300 | 59,800 | 1,500 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 116,400 | 112,600 | 3,800 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,861,500 | 3,837,300 | 24,200 |
Danville MSA | 27,700 | 27,800 | -100 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 186,900 | 189,200 | -2,300 |
Decatur MSA | 53,100 | 52,300 | 800 |
Elgin Metro Division | 270,100 | 269,100 | 1,000 |
Kankakee MSA | 47,300 | 47,200 | 100 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 432,400 | 429,600 | 2,800 |
Peoria MSA | 175,100 | 178,200 | -3,100 |
Rockford MSA | 154,600 | 155,000 | -400 |
Springfield MSA | 116,500 | 115,500 | 1,000 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 246,000 | 243,200 | 2,800 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,243,400 | 6,205,900 | 37,500 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Nov. 2019 | Nov. 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Decatur MSA | |||
Macon County | 4.5% | 5.5% | -1.0 |
Springfield MSA |
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Menard County | 2.9% | 3.6% | -0.7 |
Sangamon County | 3.2% | 4.2% | -1.0 |
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Decatur City | 5.1% | 6.2% | -1.1 |
Quincy City | 3.1% | 3.9% | -0.8 |
Springfield City | 3.4% | 4.4% | -1.0 |
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Adams County | 2.9% | 3.8% | -0.9 |
Brown County | 2.2% | 2.4% | -0.2 |
Calhoun County | 4.3% | 5.5% | -1.2 |
Cass County | 3.4% | 4.3% | -0.9 |
Christian County | 4.1% | 5.3% | -1.2 |
DeWitt County | 3.4% | 5.1% | -1.7 |
Greene County | 3.5% | 4.8% | -1.3 |
Jersey County | 3.6% | 4.6% | -1.0 |
Logan County | 3.6% | 4.6% | -1.0 |
McDonough County | 3.7% | 4.6% | -0.9 |
Macoupin County | 3.7% | 4.8% | -1.1 |
Montgomery County | 4.6% | 6.2% | -1.6 |
Morgan County | 3.5% | 4.2% | -0.7 |
Moultrie County | 2.7% | 3.8% | -1.1 |
Piatt County | 2.9% | 4.1% | -1.2 |
Pike County | 3.5% | 4.7% | -1.2 |
Schuyler County | 3.6% | 4.7% | -1.1 |
Scott County | 3.4% | 4.6% | -1.2 |
Shelby County | 3.3% | 4.3% | -1.0 |
Other Areas |
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LWA 19 | 4.4% | 5.5% | -1.1 |
LWA 20 | 3.3% | 4.3% | -1.0 |
LWA 21 | 3.7% | 4.8% | -1.1 |
Central EDR | 3.7% | 4.7% | -1.0 |
Central Illinois Highlights
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.5 percent in November 2019 from 5.5 percent in November 2018. There were an estimated 2,260 unemployed people in the labor force in November 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area increased by (+800) compared to one year ago. Payrolls increased in Manufacturing (+300), Government (+200), while Leisure & Hospitality, Educational & Health Services, Other Services, Wholesale Trade, Professional & Business Services, and Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities each increased by (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-200) and Information (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Springfield MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.2 percent in November 2019 from 4.2 percent in November 2018. There were an estimated 3,600 unemployed people in the labor force in November 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area increased by (+1,000) compared to a year ago. Payroll increases were reported in Leisure & Hospitality (+800), Educational & Health Services (+400), Construction (+200), Government (+100), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-500) 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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