Press Release - Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Unemployment Rate Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Ten
SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in December 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 ten Illinois metropolitan areas, decreased in three, and was unchanged in one.
"Under Governor Pritzker's leadership, we now have the lowest unemployment rate in state history with the most jobs on record," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "The governor is committed to building on this progress by attracting new businesses to Illinois, putting people to work on our infrastructure and creating opportunities for communities that have been left behind for too long."
Illinois businesses added jobs in ten metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Champaign (+3.4%, +3,800), Carbondale (+1.9%, +1,100) and Decatur (+1.3%, +700). Total nonfarm jobs were down in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL (-1.3%, -2,500), Peoria (-1.1%, -2,000) and Rockford (-1.0%, -1,500).
The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Education and Health Services (10 of 14), Government (10 of 14) and Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (8 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares December 2019 with December 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.5 percent in December 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 3.4 percent in December 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 | December 2019* | December 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 3.4% | 4.7% | -1.3 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.7% | 5.2% | -1.5 |
Champaign-Urbana | 3.3% | 4.6% | -1.3 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 2.8% | 3.6% | -0.8 |
Danville | 5.3% | 6.7% | -1.4 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 4.5% | 4.7% | -0.2 |
Decatur | 5.1% | 6.3% | -1.2 |
Elgin | 4.4% | 5.8% | -1.4 |
Kankakee | 5.4% | 6.4% | -1.0 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 4.0% | 5.0% | -1.0 |
Peoria | 4.6% | 5.8% | -1.2 |
Rockford | 5.8% | 6.4% | -0.6 |
Springfield | 3.6% | 5.0% | -1.4 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.7% | 5.1% | -1.4 |
Illinois Statewide | 3.5% | 4.4% | -0.9 |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - December 2019
Metropolitan Area | December 2019* | December 2018** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington MSA | 92,600 | 92,200 | 400 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 59,700 | 58,600 | 1,100 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 115,800 | 112,000 | 3,800 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,857,100 | 3,826,800 | 30,300 |
Danville MSA | 27,600 | 27,600 | 0 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 186,100 | 188,600 | -2,500 |
Decatur MSA | 52,700 | 52,000 | 700 |
Elgin Metro Division | 268,300 | 265,800 | 2,500 |
Kankakee MSA | 47,300 | 46,900 | 400 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 431,200 | 428,800 | 2,400 |
Peoria MSA | 174,400 | 176,400 | -2,000 |
Rockford MSA | 153,300 | 154,800 | -1,500 |
Springfield MSA | 115,800 | 115,100 | 700 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 245,600 | 242,600 | 3,000 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,228,000 | 6,183,800 | 44,200 |
*Preliminary | **Revised |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Dec. 2019 | Dec. 2018 | Over-the-Year Change |
Decatur MSA 5.1% 6.3% -1.2% | |||
Macon County | 5.1% | 6.3% | -1.2% |
Springfield MSA | 3.6% | 5.0% | -1.4% |
Menard County | 3.5% | 4.8% | -1.3% |
Sangamon County | 3.6% | 5.0% | -1.4% |
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Decatur City | 5.7% | 7.1% | -1.4% |
Quincy City | 3.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% |
Springfield City | 3.7% | 5.1% | -1.4% |
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Adams County | 3.2% | 4.3% | -1.1% |
Brown County | 2.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% |
Calhoun County | 4.6% | 6.3% | -1.7% |
Cass County | 3.9% | 5.5% | -1.6% |
Christian County | 4.9% | 6.3% | -1.4% |
DeWitt County | 3.9% | 6.2% | -2.3% |
Greene County | 3.8% | 5.5% | -1.7% |
Jersey County | 4.1% | 5.5% | -1.4% |
Logan County | 4.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
McDonough County | 4.0% | 5.1% | -1.1% |
Macoupin County | 4.1% | 5.8% | -1.7% |
Montgomery County | 5.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% |
Morgan County | 4.2% | 5.1% | -0.9% |
Moultrie County | 2.9% | 4.2% | -1.3% |
Piatt County | 3.4% | 4.6% | -1.2% |
Pike County | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Schuyler County | 4.5% | 5.9% | -1.4% |
Scott County | 5.4% | 8.1% | -2.7% |
Shelby County | 3.8% | 4.9% | -1.1% |
Other Areas |
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LWA 19 | 4.9% | 6.3% | -1.4% |
LWA 20 | 3.8% | 5.2% | -1.4% |
LWA 21 | 4.4% | 5.8% | -1.4% |
Central EDR | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
Central Illinois Highlights
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.1 percent in December 2019 from 6.3 percent in December 2018. There were an estimated 2,600 unemployed people in the labor force in December 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area increased by (+700) compared to one year ago. Payrolls increased in Educational & Health Services (+300), Manufacturing (+200), Government (+100), Leisure and Hospitality (+100), Professional and Business Services (+100) and Financial Activities (+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 3.6 percent in December 2019 from 5.0 percent in December 2018. There were an estimated 4,000 unemployed people in the labor force in December 2019.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area increased by (+700) compared to a year ago. Payroll increases were reported in Educational & Health Services (+400), Mining and Construction (+300), Leisure and Hospitality (+300), Government (+300), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in Retail Trade (-400) and Manufacturing (-100), Information (-100), and Professional and 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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