Press Release - Thursday, August 27, 2020
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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July
SPRINGFIELD -The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in July in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with five 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). The unemployment rate increased over-the-year in all metro areas and to record highs for the month of July in four metros. 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.
"As the state continues to monitor the safety of economic reopening, IDES is committed to continuing to help those who need services," said IDES Acting Director Kristin Richards. "With the support of the Pritzker administration, the Department is prepared to support working families who continue to be affected by this pandemic."
The number of nonfarm jobs decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas. Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-12.0%, -20,700), Decatur (-11.2%, -5,700) and Elgin (-10.8%, -28,200). In Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, jobs were down -8.1% (-311,900). No industry sector saw job gains in a majority of metro areas.
Not seasonally adjusted data compares July 2020 with July 2019. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 11.3 percent in July 2020, was the highest unemployment rate the month of July since 1983, when it was 11.5 percent. The official, BLS approved, statewide unemployment rate series begins in 1976. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 10.5 percent in July 2020, was a record high for the month of July, 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 | July 2020* | July 2019** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 8.0% | 4.1% | 3.9 |
Carbondale-Marion | 9.2% | 4.3% | 4.9 |
Champaign-Urbana | 7.9% | 4.2% | 3.7 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 12.6% | 4.1% | 8.5 |
Danville | 9.9% | 5.4% | 4.5 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 9.1% | 3.9% | 5.2 |
Decatur | 12.0% | 5.6% | 6.4 |
Elgin | 10.3% | 4.3% | 6.0 |
Kankakee | 9.5% | 4.7% | 4.8 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 8.9% | 3.9% | 5.0 |
Peoria | 10.6% | 4.6% | 6.0 |
Rockford | 13.8% | 6.7% | 7.1 |
Springfield | 9.1% | 4.0% | 5.1 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 9.4% | 4.3% | 5.1 |
Illinois Statewide | 11.3% | 4.2% | 7.1 |
* Preliminary I ** Revised |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - July 2020
Metropolitan Area | July | July | Over-the-Year |
| 2020* | 2019** | Change |
Bloomington MSA | 83,400 | 90,000 | -6,600 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 53,700 | 56,700 | -3,000 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 104,300 | 108,700 | -4,400 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,518,500 | 3,830,400 | -311,900 |
Danville MSA | 25,400 | 27,300 | -1,900 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 172,300 | 189,200 | -16,900 |
Decatur MSA | 45,000 | 50,700 | -5,700 |
Elgin Metro Division | 233,300 | 261,500 | -28,200 |
Kankakee MSA | 43,800 | 45,900 | -2,100 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 387,800 | 428,400 | -40,600 |
Peoria MSA | 151,200 | 171,900 | -20,700 |
Rockford MSA | 137,900 | 150,000 | -12,100 |
Springfield MSA | 102,900 | 109,900 | -7,000 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 224,300 | 238,400 | -14,100 |
Illinois Statewide | 5,637,300 | 6,134,900 | -497,600 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Jul 2020 | Jul 2019 | Over the Year Change | |
Rockford MSA |
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Boone County | 13.8 % | 7.0 % | 6.8 | |
Winnebago County | 13.8 % | 6.7 % | 7.1 | |
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Belvidere City | 16.9 % | 9.0 % | 7.9 | |
Freeport City | 10.4 % | 5.6 % | 4.8 | |
Rockford City | 16.2 % | 8.4 % | 7.8 | |
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Bureau County | 7.8 % | 4.1 % | 3.7 | |
Carroll County | 6.8 % | 3.5 % | 3.3 | |
DeKalb County | 9.9 % | 4.6 % | 5.3 | |
Henry County | 8.5 % | 4.3 % | 4.2 | |
Jo Daviess County | 8.4 % | 3.4 % | 5.0 | |
Kane County | 10.3 % | 4.2 % | 6.1 | |
Lee County | 7.7 % | 3.9 % | 3.8 | |
McHenry County | 10.0 % | 3.5 % | 6.5 | |
Ogle County | 9.7 % | 4.8 % | 4.9 | |
Stephenson County | 8.3 % | 4.4 % | 3.9 | |
Whiteside County | 9.0 % | 4.2 % | 4.8 |
Rockford MSA
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 13.8 percent in July 2020 from 6.7 percent in July 2019. The last time the July rate was equal to or higher was in 2010 when it was 14.1 percent.
Total nonfarm employment decreased -12,100 compared to July 2019. Manufacturing (-3,600), Leisure-Hospitality (-2,500), Professional-Business Services (-2,000), and Educational-Health Services (-1,800) recorded the largest employment the declines over-the-year. Transportation-Warehousing-Utilities (+100) had payroll gains from a year ago.
Ogle County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.7 percent in July 2020 from 4.8 percent in July 2019. The last time the July rate was equal to or higher was in 2013 when it was 9.9 percent.
Total nonfarm employment decreased -1,050 over the year. The Manufacturing (-375), Financial Activities (-175), Leisure-Hospitality (-175), Government (-150), and Educational-Health Services (-100) sectors recorded the largest employment declines compared to one year ago.
Stephenson County
The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 8.3 percent in July 2020 from 4.4 percent in July 2019. The last time the July rate was equal to or higher was in 2013 when it was 9.2 percent.
Total nonfarm employment decreased -675 over the year. The Leisure-Hospitality (-375), Manufacturing (-200), and Trade, Transportation, & Utilities (-125) sectors recorded the largest employment declines compared to one year ago. Construction (+75) had payroll gains from a year ago.
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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