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 | |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 9.2 % | 4.3 % | 4.9 | |
Jackson County | 9.2 % | 4.1 % | 5.1 | |
Williamson County | 9.3 % | 4.4 % | 4.9 | |
Surrounding Counties |
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Alexander County | 12.5 % | 7.5 % | 5.0 | |
Franklin County | 11.3 % | 5.4 % | 5.9 | |
Johnson County | 9.7 % | 5.8 % | 3.9 | |
Massac County | 11.0 % | 6.1 % | 4.9 | |
Perry County | 9.5 % | 5.4 % | 4.1 | |
Pulaski County | 12.6 % | 6.4 % | 6.2 | |
Randolph County | 7.5 % | 3.7 % | 3.8 | |
Union County | 8.9 % | 5.3 % | 3.6 | |
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Gallatin County | 9.6 % | 5.0 % | 4.6 | |
Hamilton County | 7.8 % | 4.0 % | 3.8 | |
Hardin County | 12.0 % | 7.5 % | 4.5 | |
Pope County | 9.3 % | 5.8 % | 3.5 | |
Saline County | 11.4 % | 5.4 % | 6.0 | |
White County | 7.6 % | 3.8 % | 3.8 | |
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Edwards County | 7.4 % | 3.8 % | 3.6 | |
Lawrence County | 8.5 % | 5.3 % | 3.2 | |
Richland County | 7.4 % | 4.1 % | 3.3 | |
Wabash County | 7.7 % | 4.1 % | 3.6 | |
Wayne County | 8.7 % | 4.8 % | 3.9 | |
Other Areas |
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LWIA 23 | 8.2 % | 4.2 % | 4.0 | |
LWIA 24 | 9.5 % | 4.2 % | 5.3 | |
LWIA 25 | 9.8 % | 4.7 % | 5.1 | |
LWIA 26 | 9.5 % | 5.1 % | 4.4 | |
Southern EDR | 9.7 % | 4.8 % | 4.9 | |
Southern Illinois Highlights
Carbondale - Marion Area
The July 2020 unemployment rate was 9.2 percent. This was an increase of +4.9 percentage points from the July 2019 rate of 4.3 percent. Nonfarm employment in July 2020 decreased (-3,000) compared to last July.
Employment losses were posted in Government (-700).
Surrounding Counties
Nonfarm employment decreased by -2,000 compared to last July.
July payrolls posted declines in Leisure and Hospitality (-650), Manufacturing (-375), Educational and Health Services (-350), Government (-200), Other Services (-200), Professional and Business Services (-175), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-50), and Financial Activities (-50).
Gains were reported in Natural Resources and Mining (+25) with no employment changes in Construction and Information.
Harrisburg Area
Nonfarm employment decreased by -1,125 compared to July 2019.
Employment gains were posted in Professional & Business Services (+50), Information (+25), and Financial Activities (+25).
Employment declined in Natural Resources and Mining (-325), Leisure and Hospitality (-250), Manufacturing (-150), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-150), Other Services (-125), Educational and Health Services (-100), Construction (-75) and Government (-25).
Olney - Mt. Carmel Area
Nonfarm employment decreased by -875 compared to last July.
Employment gains were posted in Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+50), and Natural Resources and Mining (+25).
Employment declined in Manufacturing (-325), Leisure and Hospitality (-275), Government (-125), and Other Services
(-100), with small decreases in Educational and Health Services, Financial Activities, and Professional and Business Services. No employment changes were reported in Construction and Information.
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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