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 |
Bloomington MSA | 3.4% | 4.7% | -1.3% |
DeWitt County | 3.9% | 6.2% | -2.3% |
McLean County | 3.4% | 4.6% | -1.2% |
Peoria MSA | 4.6% | 5.8% | -1.2% |
Marshall County | 5.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Peoria County | 5.1% | 6.2% | -1.1% |
Stark County | 5.8% | 7.4% | -1.6% |
Tazewell County | 4.3% | 5.5% | -1.2% |
Woodford County | 3.4% | 4.5% | -1.1% |
Ottawa-Streator Area | 5.3% | 7.1% | -1.8% |
Bureau County | 5.1% | 6.4% | -1.3% |
LaSalle County | 5.3% | 7.4% | -2.1% |
Putnam County | 5.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% |
Galesburg Area | 4.8% | 6.4% | -1.6% |
Knox County | 4.8% | 6.4% | -1.6% |
Warren County | 3.8% | 4.5% | -0.7% |
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Bloomington City | 3.4% | 4.8% | -1.4% |
Galesburg City | 4.9% | 6.7% | -1.8% |
Normal City | 3.1% | 4.2% | -1.1% |
Pekin City | 5.1% | 6.2% | -1.1% |
Peoria City | 5.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% |
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Fulton County | 5.6% | 7.3% | -1.7% |
Henderson County | 3.9% | 6.2% | -2.3% |
Henry County | 5.1% | 6.2% | -1.1% |
Livingston County | 4.0% | 5.0% | -1.0% |
Logan County | 4.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
Mason County | 5.6% | 7.4% | -1.8% |
Central Illinois Highlights
Bloomington MSA: The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.4 percent in December 2019 from 4.7 percent in December 2018. There were an estimated 3,200 unemployed people in the labor force in December 2019.
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased by (+400) compared to one year ago. Job gains were reported in Leisure & Hospitality (+400), Government (+300), Financial Activities (+200), and Professional and Business Services (+100). Declines were reported in Manufacturing (-500), and Retail (-100). All other major industry sectors were little changed compared to a year ago.
Peoria MSA: The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.6 percent in December 2019 from 5.8 percent in December 2018. There were an estimated 8,000 unemployed people in the labor force in December 2019.
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment decreased by (-2,000) compared to one year ago. Job gains were reported in Educational and Health Services (+600), Government (+200), Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities (+100), and Other Services (+100). Declines were reported in Professional & Business Services (-1,200), Manufacturing (-900), Leisure & Hospitality (-500), Retail Trade (-200), Wholesale Trade (-100), and Financial Activities (-100). All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Ottawa-Streator Area: The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.3 percent in December 2019 from 7.1 percent in December 2018. There were an estimated 3,200 unemployed people in the labor force in December 2019. Over the year, nonfarm payrolls increased by (+600) compared to a year ago. The largest gains occurred in Construction (+100), Government (+100), Educational and Health Services (+100), Leisure & Hospitality (+100). Some payroll gains were found in Manufacturing, and Other Services. Financial Activities posted declines. All other major industry sectors were stable compared to last year.
Galesburg Area: The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.8 percent in December 2019 from 6.4 percent in December 2018. Nonfarm payroll employment decreased by (-300). The largest gains occurred in Educational & Health Services and Construction. Declines were reported in Leisure & Hospitality, Government, and Professional & Business Services from a year ago.
Pontiac Area: The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent in December 2019 from 5.0 percent in December 2018. Nonfarm payroll employment decreased by (-200) compared to one year ago. Job gains were reported in Government, Leisure & Hospitality, and Manufacturing. Declines were reported in Information, Construction, and Educational and Health Services from a 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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