Press Release - Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in September Compared to Same Time Last Year
SPRINGFIELD - The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in September, with four metro areas at record low payrolls for that month, 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 posted a record high for the month of September in one metro area. 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 Illinois continues to make necessary adjustments and work through the COVID-19 mitigation plan, the Pritzker administration remains committed to providing unemployment benefits as a means of economic relief to claimants who are still in need of the Department's services," said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. "We take our role in this pandemic seriously, and will continue to work with IDES to support working families and provide employment training and services to those who seek it."
The number of nonfarm jobs decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas. Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-10.5%, -17,900), Elgin (-8.8%, -23,200) and Lake-Kenosha (-7.6%, -32,000). In Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, jobs were down 7.2% (-274,200). No industry sector saw job gains in a majority of metro areas.
Not seasonally adjusted data compares September 2020 with September 2019. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 9.8 percent in September 2020 and the highest September unemployment rate since 2011, when it was also 9.8 percent. The official, BLS approved, statewide unemployment rate series begins in 1976. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.7 percent in September 2020 and the highest September unemployment rate since 2011, when it was 8.8 percent. The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and seeking employment.
Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
Metropolitan Area | September 2020* | September 2019** | Over-the-Year Change |
Bloomington | 6.3% | 3.5% | 2.8 |
Carbondale-Marion | 7.3% | 3.6% | 3.7 |
Champaign-Urbana | 6.0% | 3.3% | 2.7 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights | 11.3% | 3.2% | 8.1 |
Danville | 8.4% | 4.7% | 3.7 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.2 |
Decatur | 10.1% | 4.9% | 5.2 |
Elgin | 8.3% | 3.6% | 4.7 |
Kankakee | 8.1% | 4.1% | 4.0 |
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI | 7.2% | 3.4% | 3.8 |
Peoria | 8.5% | 4.2% | 4.3 |
Rockford | 10.0% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
Springfield | 7.7% | 3.5% | 4.2 |
St. Louis (IL-Section) | 7.7% | 3.7% | 4.0 |
Illinois Statewide | 9.8% | 3.5% | 6.3 |
* Preliminary I ** Revised |
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Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) - September 2020
Metropolitan Area | September | September | Over-the-Year |
| 2020* | 2019** | Change |
Bloomington MSA | 87,900 | 93,000 | -5,100 |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 55,500 | 58,500 | -3,000 |
Champaign-Urbana MSA | 113,300 | 116,200 | -2,900 |
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division | 3,541,600 | 3,815,800 | -274,200 |
Danville MSA | 26,100 | 27,400 | -1,300 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA | 174,600 | 187,900 | -13,300 |
Decatur MSA | 46,800 | 50,500 | -3,700 |
Elgin Metro Division | 239,400 | 262,600 | -23,200 |
Kankakee MSA | 44,600 | 46,400 | -1,800 |
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division | 391,200 | 423,200 | -32,000 |
Peoria MSA | 153,300 | 171,200 | -17,900 |
Rockford MSA | 138,800 | 150,000 | -11,200 |
Springfield MSA | 103,700 | 109,700 | -6,000 |
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA | 233,300 | 243,700 | -10,400 |
Illinois Statewide | 5,731,800 | 6,149,100 | -417,300 |
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Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates
(percent) for Local Counties and Areas
Labor Market Area | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | Over the Year Change | |
Carbondale-Marion MSA | 7.3 % | 3.6 % | 3.7 | |
Jackson County | 7.3 % | 3.4 % | 3.9 | |
Williamson County | 7.3 % | 3.9 % | 3.4 | |
Surrounding Counties |
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Alexander County | 9.8 % | 5.7 % | 4.1 | |
Franklin County | 8.6 % | 4.8 % | 3.8 | |
Johnson County | 7.7 % | 5.1 % | 2.6 | |
Massac County | 8.0 % | 5.2 % | 2.8 | |
Perry County | 7.5 % | 4.5 % | 3.0 | |
Pulaski County | 9.8 % | 5.2 % | 4.6 | |
Randolph County | 5.9 % | 3.1 % | 2.8 | |
Union County | 6.5 % | 4.5 % | 2.0 | |
Harrisburg Area |
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Gallatin County | 8.3 % | 4.6 % | 3.7 | |
Hamilton County | 5.2 % | 3.3 % | 1.9 | |
Hardin County | 8.8 % | 5.7 % | 3.1 | |
Pope County | 6.8 % | 5.2 % | 1.6 | |
Saline County | 9.2 % | 4.8 % | 4.4 | |
White County | 6.0 % | 3.5 % | 2.5 | |
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Edwards County | 6.3 % | 3.7 % | 2.6 | |
Lawrence County | 7.1 % | 4.7 % | 2.4 | |
Richland County | 6.5 % | 3.7 % | 2.8 | |
Wabash County | 5.7 % | 3.5 % | 2.2 | |
Wayne County | 6.4 % | 4.3 % | 2.1 | |
Other Areas |
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LWIA 23 | 6.4 % | 3.7 % | 2.7 | |
LWIA 24 | 7.9 % | 3.7 % | 4.2 | |
LWIA 25 | 7.7 % | 4.0 % | 3.7 | |
LWIA 26 | 7.2 % | 4.4 % | 2.8 | |
Southern EDR | 7.5 % | 4.1 % | 3.4 | |
Southern Illinois Highlights
Carbondale - Marion Area
The September 2020 unemployment rate was 7.3 percent. This was an increase of +3.7 percentage points from the September 2019 rate of 3.6 percent. Total nonfarm employment in September 2020 decreased (-4,000) compared to last September.
Employment losses were posted in Manufacturing (-1,350), Educational and Health Services (-800), Leisure and Hospitality (-725), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-275), Government (-275), Other Services (-250), Information (-100), Financial activities (-75), Professional and Business Services (-50), Natural Resources and Mining (-50), and Construction (-50).
Surrounding Counties
Total nonfarm employment decreased by -2,100 compared to September 2019.
September payrolls posted declines in Leisure and Hospitality (-625), Manufacturing (-350), Educational and Health Services (-350), Government (-325), Other Services (-175), Professional and Business Services (-125), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-50), Financial Activities (-75), and Construction
(-50).
Harrisburg Area
Total nonfarm employment decreased by -950 compared to September 2019.
Employment gains were posted in Professional & Business Services (+50), Information (+25), and Financial Activities (+25).
Employment declined in Leisure and Hospitality (-275), Natural Resources and Mining (-200), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (-175), Manufacturing (-150), Other Services (-100), Educational and Health Services (-100), Government (-25), with no change in Construction.
Olney - Mt. Carmel Area
Total nonfarm employment decreased by -925 compared to September 2019.
Employment gains were posted in Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+50).
Employment declined in Manufacturing (-275), Leisure and Hospitality (-250), Government (-150), Other Services (-125), Educational and Health Services (-125), Financial Activities (-25), and Professional and Business Services (-25). No employment changes were reported in Natural Resources & Mining, 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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