Press Release - Thursday, April 23, 2020
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Payroll Jobs Down in Twelve Metro Areas as Impact of COVID-19 Begins
SPRINGFIELD -The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in March in twelve 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 unemployment rate temporarily decreased over the year due to the shrinking of the labor force as businesses began to close and workers transitioned due to COVID-19. The unemployment rate and labor force fell in thirteen metropolitan areas.
"From day one, this administration has pursued policies that support our working families and help lift up every Illinoisan," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "Keeping our communities safe during the COVID-19 outbreak remains a top priority and we will continue to champion worker protections, expand access to our benefits systems, and support small businesses navigating this challenging time."
Data shows the number of nonfarm jobs decreased in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and increased in two. Total nonfarm jobs were down in Rockford (-4.0%, -6,000), Peoria (-2.5%, -4,300), and Lake-Kenosha (-1.7%, -7,200). Jobs were also down in Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights (-0.2%, -8,800). Illinois businesses added jobs in Kankakee (+2.0%, +900) and Champaign-Urbana (+1.3%, +1,500). The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Education and Health Services (10 of 14).
Not seasonally adjusted data compares March 2020 with March 2019. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 4.4 percent in March 2020 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in March 2020 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 | March 2020* | March 2019** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 2.8% | 4.4% | -1.6 |
Carbondale-Marion | 3.2% | 4.6% | -1.4 |
Champaign-Urbana | 2.6% | 4.3% | -1.7 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 5.0% | 3.9% | 1.1 |
Danville | 3.8% | 5.7% | -1.9 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 4.2% | 4.8% | -0.6 |
Decatur | 4.4% | 5.8% | -1.4 |
Elgin | 3.8% | 5.5% | -1.7 |
Kankakee | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 3.7% | 5.2% | -1.5 |
Peoria | 3.9% | 5.5% | -1.6 |
Rockford | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4 |
Springfield | 3.1% | 4.7% | -1.6 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 3.0% | 4.6% | -1.6 |
Illinois Statewide | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0 |
* Preliminary I ** Revised |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - March 2020
Metropolitan Area | March | March | Over-the-Year |
| 2020* | 2019** | Change |
Bloomington MSA | 91,700 | 92,200 | -500 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 57,700 | 58,600 | -900 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 116,600 | 115,100 | 1,500 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,733,500 | 3,742,300 | -8,800 |
Danville MSA | 26,800 | 27,200 | -400 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 184,200 | 185,000 | -800 |
Decatur MSA | 49,400 | 50,200 | -800 |
Elgin Metro Division | 256,800 | 258,400 | -1,600 |
Kankakee MSA | 46,100 | 45,200 | 900 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 406,500 | 413,700 | -7,200 |
Peoria MSA | 165,000 | 169,300 | -4,300 |
Rockford MSA | 144,200 | 150,200 | -6,000 |
Springfield MSA | 108,100 | 109,400 | -1,300 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 237,900 | 238,600 | -700 |
Illinois Statewide | 6,008,900 | 6,048,700 | -39,800 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Over the Year Change | |
Decatur MSA |
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Macon County | 4.4 % | 5.8 % | -1.4 | |
Springfield MSA |
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Menard County | 3.1 % | 4.9 % | -1.8 | |
Sangamon County | 3.1 % | 4.7 % | -1.6 | |
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Decatur City | 4.9 % | 6.4 % | -1.5 | |
Rock Island City | 3.8 % | 5.5 % | -1.7 | |
Springfield City | 3.1 % | 4.7 % | -1.6 | |
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Adams County | 2.6 % | 3.9 % | -1.3 | |
Brown County | 1.9 % | 2.7 % | -0.8 | |
Calhoun County | 3.6 % | 5.3 % | -1.7 | |
Christian County | 4.0 % | 5.5 % | -1.5 | |
De Witt County | 3.2 % | 5.5 % | -2.3 | |
Greene County | 3.2 % | 4.9 % | -1.7 | |
Hancock County | 4.1 % | 5.7 % | -1.6 | |
Jersey County | 3.2 % | 5.1 % | -1.9 | |
Logan County | 3.3 % | 4.7 % | -1.4 | |
McDonough County | 4.1 % | 4.9 % | -0.8 | |
Macoupin County | 3.4 % | 5.0 % | -1.6 | |
Montgomery County | 4.6 % | 6.3 % | -1.7 | |
Morgan County | 3.3 % | 4.8 % | -1.5 | |
Moultrie County | 2.3 % | 3.6 % | -1.3 | |
Piatt County | 2.4 % | 4.3 % | -1.9 | |
Pike County | 3.8 % | 5.6 % | -1.8 | |
Schuyler County | 3.7 % | 5.1 % | -1.4 | |
Scott County | 4.2 % | 6.3 % | -2.1 | |
Shelby County | 3.0 % | 4.6 % | -1.6 | |
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LWIA 19 | 4.2 % | 5.8 % | -1.6 | |
LWIA 20 | 3.2 % | 4.8 % | -1.6 | |
LWIA 21 | 3.5 % | 5.1 % | -1.6 | |
Central EDR | 3.5 % | 5.1 % | -1.6 |
Central Illinois Highlights
Decatur MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.4 percent in March 2020 from 5.8 percent in March 2019. There were an estimated 1,979 unemployed people in the labor force in March 2020.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Decatur metro area decreased by (-800) compared to one year ago.
Payrolls increased in March 2020 in Educational and Health Services (+100) compared to March 2019.
Declines were reported in Leisure and Hospitality (-300), Manufacturing (-200), Transportation, Warehousing,
and Utilities (-200), Information (-100) and Professional and Business Services (-100) over the year.
No changes in employment were reported in Construction and Mining, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Financial Activities, Other Services and Government.
Springfield MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.1 percent in March 2020 from 4.7 percent in March 2019. This is the lowest February unemployment rate on record for the Springfield MSA. There were an estimated 3,082 unemployed people in the labor force in March 2020.
The total number of nonfarm jobs in the Springfield metro area decreased by (-1,300) compared to a year ago. Payroll increases were reported in Educational and Health Services (+300), and Retail Trade (+100).
Over the year payroll declines were reported in Mining and Construction (-500), Government (-400), Professional and Business Services (-300), Wholesale Trade (-100), Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (-100), Information
(-100), Leisure and Hospitality (-100), and Other Services (-100).
No changes were reported in Manufacturing and Financial Activities compared to March 2019.
Note: Monthly 2019 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for Illinois metro areas were revised in February and March 2020, 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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