Press Release - Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan
SPRINGFIELD -The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, 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 that the unemployment rate increased over-the-year in all metro areas to record highs for the month of May. The official, BLS-approved sub-state unemployment rate and nonfarm jobs series begins in 1990. Data reported prior to 1990 are not directly comparable due to updates in methodology.
"Illinois' transition into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan is another positive step toward the recovery of our state and local economies," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "We will continue to closely monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and make necessary adjustments to ensure the health and safety of our citizens while continuing to provide families and small businesses the resources they need for recovery."
Data shows the number of nonfarm jobs decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas. Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-16.7%, -28,800), Decatur (-14.7%, -7,600) and Elgin (-14.5%, -38,500). Jobs were down -12.0% (-455,200) in Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights. Job losses occurred across all industries and there were no industry sectors that recorded job growth in a majority of metro areas.
Not seasonally adjusted data compares May 2020 with May 2019. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 14.7 percent in May 2020, a record high for the month of May, dating back to 1976. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 13.0 percent in May 2020, also a record high, dating back to 1948. The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and seeking employment.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | May 2020* | May 2019** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 10.9% | 3.2% | 7.7 |
Carbondale-Marion | 15.0% | 3.4% | 11.6 |
Champaign-Urbana | 10.0% | 3.2% | 6.8 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 15.4% | 3.3% | 12.1 |
Danville | 14.8% | 4.2% | 10.6 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 14.1% | 3.5% | 10.6 |
Decatur | 14.8% | 4.3% | 10.5 |
Elgin | 14.7% | 3.5% | 11.2 |
Kankakee | 13.3% | 4.0% | 9.3 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 12.9% | 3.3% | 9.6 |
Peoria | 15.2% | 3.8% | 11.4 |
Rockford | 19.3% | 5.1% | 14.2 |
Springfield | 13.0% | 3.3% | 9.7 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 13.3% | 3.4% | 9.9 |
Illinois Statewide | 14.7% | 3.5% | 11.2 |
* Preliminary I ** Revised |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - May 2020
Metropolitan Area | May | May | Over-the-Year |
| 2020* | 2019** | Change |
Bloomington MSA | 83,000 | 92,900 | -9,900 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 52,500 | 58,100 | -5,600 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 105,200 | 115,400 | -10,200 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,351,900 | 3,807,100 | -455,200 |
Danville MSA | 25,000 | 27,300 | -2,300 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 168,600 | 188,800 | -20,200 |
Decatur MSA | 44,000 | 51,600 | -7,600 |
Elgin Metro Division | 226,500 | 265,000 | -38,500 |
Kankakee MSA | 43,400 | 45,800 | -2,400 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 373,700 | 424,800 | -51,100 |
Peoria MSA | 143,800 | 172,600 | -28,800 |
Rockford MSA | 131,000 | 151,100 | -20,100 |
Springfield MSA | 97,700 | 111,000 | -13,300 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 227,200 | 243,300 | -16,100 |
Illinois Statewide | 5,419,700 | 6,158,200 | -738,500 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | May 2020 | May 2019 | Over the Year Change | |
Matoon-Charleston Area |
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Clark County | 13.2 % | 3.6 % | 9.6 | |
Coles County | 11.0 % | 3.5 % | 7.5 | |
Cumberland County | 8.7 % | 2.6 % | 6.1 | |
Douglas County | 8.9 % | 2.9 % | 6.0 | |
Edgar County | 13.3 % | 3.2 % | 10.1 | |
Moultrie County | 7.2 % | 2.9 % | 4.3 | |
Shelby County | 10.6 % | 3.2 % | 7.4 | |
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Clay County | 20.1 % | 3.9 % | 16.2 | |
Crawford County | 10.6 % | 3.9 % | 6.7 | |
Effingham County | 12.3 % | 2.7 % | 9.6 | |
Fayette County | 11.7 % | 3.5 % | 8.2 | |
Jasper County | 9.0 % | 3.4 % | 5.6 | |
Centralia - Mt. Vernon Area |
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Clinton County | 11.0 % | 2.5 % | 8.5 | |
Hamilton County | 12.8 % | 3.0 % | 9.8 | |
Jefferson County | 19.3 % | 3.9 % | 15.4 | |
Marion County | 17.8 % | 3.9 % | 13.9 | |
Washington County | 12.7 % | 1.9 % | 10.8 | |
Wayne County | 15.5 % | 4.0 % | 11.5 | |
Other Areas |
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LWIA 21 | 11.0 % | 3.5 % | 7.5 | |
LWIA 23 | 12.7 % | 3.4 % | 9.3 | |
LWIA 24 | 13.7 % | 3.4 % | 10.3 | |
LWIA 25 | 16.7 % | 3.7 % | 13.0 | |
LWIA 26 | 14.7 % | 4.2 % | 10.5 | |
Southeastern EDR | 12.7 % | 3.4 % | 9.3 |
South Central Illinois Highlights
Mattoon - Charleston Area
May 2020 nonfarm employment decreased by -2,650 since May 2019.
Employment gains were posted in Construction (+250), Financial Activities (+125), Government (+125), Information (+75) and Natural Resources and Mining (+25).
Employment decreased in Manufacturing (-1,050), Leisure and Hospitality (-725), Educational and Health Services (-550), Professional and Business Services (-500), Other Services (-325), and Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-100).
Effingham Area
May 2020 non-farm employment decreased by -2,650 compared to May 2019.
Employment gains were posted in Construction (+150), and Natural Resources and Mining (+25).
Payrolls decreased in Manufacturing (-925), Leisure and Hospitality (-650), Educational and Health Services (-575), Professional and Business Services (-250), Other Services (-150), Government (-150) and Financial Activities (-125).
Centralia - Mt. Vernon Area
May 2020 nonfarm employment decreased by -6,575 since May 2019.
Employment gains were posted in Government (+75).
Employment decreased in Manufacturing (-3,250), Leisure and Hospitality (-1,375), Educational and Health Services (-1,000), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-425), Other Services (-250), Natural Resources and Mining (-175), Information (-100), Financial Activities (-100), and Professional and Business Services (-25). There was no change in Construction employment reported.
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. The official monthly unemployment rate series for metro areas, counties and most cities begins in 1990. The official monthly nonfarm jobs series for metro areas begins in 1990 and for non-metropolitan counties it begins in 1999.
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