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 | |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 3.2 % | 4.6 % | -1.4 | |
Jackson County | 2.7 % | 4.2 % | -1.5 | |
Williamson County | 3.5 % | 5.0 % | -1.5 | |
Surrounding Counties |
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Alexander County | 5.2 % | 6.4 % | -1.2 | |
Franklin County | 4.3 % | 6.2 % | -1.9 | |
Johnson County | 4.7 % | 7.5 % | -2.8 | |
Massac County | 4.1 % | 6.1 % | -2.0 | |
Perry County | 3.6 % | 5.8 % | -2.2 | |
Pulaski County | 6.2 % | 8.2 % | -2.0 | |
Randolph County | 2.6 % | 4.1 % | -1.5 | |
Union County | 5.0 % | 7.2 % | -2.2 | |
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Gallatin County | 4.3 % | 5.4 % | -1.1 | |
Hamilton County | 3.1 % | 4.9 % | -1.8 | |
Hardin County | 5.2 % | 7.5 % | -2.3 | |
Pope County | 4.3 % | 6.2 % | -1.9 | |
Saline County | 4.6 % | 5.9 % | -1.3 | |
White County | 3.1 % | 4.5 % | -1.4 | |
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Edwards County | 3.9 % | 4.9 % | -1.0 | |
Lawrence County | 3.8 % | 5.7 % | -1.9 | |
Richland County | 3.2 % | 4.9 % | -1.7 | |
Wabash County | 3.0 % | 4.5 % | -1.5 | |
Wayne County | 3.6 % | 5.6 % | -2.0 | |
Other Areas |
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LWIA 23 | 3.1 % | 4.6 % | -1.5 | |
LWIA 24 | 2.9 % | 4.5 % | -1.6 | |
LWIA 25 | 3.4 % | 5.1 % | -1.7 | |
LWIA 26 | 4.1 % | 5.9 % | -1.8 | |
Southern EDR | 3.7 % | 5.4 % | -1.7 | |
Southern Illinois Highlights
Carbondale - Marion Area
The March 2020 unemployment rate decreased to 3.2 percent, a decline of (-1.4) from the March 2019 rate of 4.6 percent. This is the lowest March unemployment rate on record for the Carbondale-Marion MSA. Non-farm employment in March 2020 decreased by -900 compared to last March.
Employment losses were posted in Government (-100).
Surrounding Counties
Non-farm employment increased by +150 compared to last March.
Employment gains were posted in Leisure and Hospitality (+150), Construction (+100), Educational and Health Services (+75), and Manufacturing (+50).
March non-farm employment posted declines in Professional and Business Services (-100), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-50), Natural Resources and Mining (-25) and Financial Activities (-25) compared to March 2019. No payroll changes were reported in Information, Other Services, and Government.
Harrisburg Area
Non-farm employment decreased by (-275) over the year.
Employment gains were posted in Educational and Health Services (+150), Professional & Business Services (+50), and Leisure and Hospitality (+25).
Employment declined in Trade, Transportation, & Utilities (-200), Construction (-175), Other Services (-50), and Natural Resources and Mining (-25).
Payrolls were unchanged in Manufacturing, Information, Financial Activities, and Government.
Olney - Mt. Carmel Area
Non-farm employment increased by +150 over the year.
Employment gains were posted in Government (+150), Educational and Health Services (+125), and Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+75). Slight employment gains were posted in Natural Resources and Mining, Information, Professional and Business Services, and Leisure and Hospitality.
Employment declined in Manufacturing (-150) with slight declines in and Construction, Financial Activities and Other Services.
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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