Unemployment Rate Down in 101 Counties, all Fourteen Metros

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The unemployment rate decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas compared to last August, 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 number of nonfarm jobs increased in twelve Illinois metropolitan areas and decreased in two.

“Illinois has a bright future for residents and businesses, and we’re building an economy that works for everyone throughout the state,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “The Pritzker administration continues to build on these recent gains with the state’s first bipartisan balanced budget in years and the historic Rebuild Illinois capital bill that together make long-term investments in our small businesses, schools and infrastructure.”

Illinois businesses added jobs in twelve metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Carbondale-Marion (+2.6%, +1,500), Danville (+2.6%, +700), and Champaign-Urbana (+2.5%, +2,600). The Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights metro division was up (+0.9% or +34,000). The two metro areas showing an over-the-year decrease in total nonfarm jobs were Kankakee (-1.1%, -500) and Peoria (-0.3%, -500).

The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Leisure and Hospitality (10 of 14), Government (10 of 14), Mining and Construction (9 of 14), Manufacturing (8 of 14) and Professional and Business Services (8 of 14).

Not seasonally adjusted data compares August 2019 with August 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.8 percent in August 2019 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in August 2019 and 10.6 percent in January 2010 at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and looking for work and is not tied to collecting unemployment insurance benefits.

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates

Metropolitan Area August 2019 August 2018 Over-the-Year Change
Bloomington 3.6% 4.4% -0.8
Carbondale-Marion 3.8% 5.2% -1.4
Champaign-Urbana 3.7% 4.8% -1.1
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights 3.6% 3.9% -0.3
Danville 5.2% 6.5% -1.3
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 3.8% 4.0% -0.2
Decatur 5.0% 5.8% -0.8
Elgin 3.7% 4.7% -1.0
Kankakee 4.3% 5.3% -1.0
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI 3.6% 4.3% -0.7
Peoria 4.3% 5.1% -0.8
Rockford 5.5% 5.6% -0.1
Springfield 3.5% 4.4% -0.9
St. Louis (IL-Section) 3.8% 4.8% -1.0
Illinois Statewide 3.8% 4.3% -0.5
     * Data subject to
revision.

Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) – August 2019

Metropolitan Area August 2019* August 2018** Over-the-Year Change
Bloomington MSA 90,900 90,600 300
Carbondale-Marion MSA 58,200 56,700 1,500
Champaign-Urbana MSA 107,100 104,500 2,600
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division 3,846,000 3,812,000 34,000
Danville MSA 27,500 26,800 700
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA 189,000 186,800 2,200
Decatur MSA 52,400 52,000 400
Elgin Metro Division 268,400 264,800 3,600
Kankakee MSA 46,000 46,500 -500
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division 435,700 426,700 9,000
Peoria MSA 176,800 177,300 -500
Rockford MSA 154,000 153,100 900
Springfield MSA 118,700 117,300 1,400
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA 243,200 240,500 2,700
Illinois Statewide 6,203,700 6,142,200 61,500
                *Preliminary    **Revised      

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates (percent) for Local Counties and Areas

Labor Market Area Aug. 2019 Aug. 2018 Over-the-Year Change
Bloomington MSA      
   DeWitt County 3.8% 5.4% -1.6
   McLean County 3.6% 4.4% -0.8
Peoria MSA      
   Marshall County 3.9% 4.9% -1.0
   Peoria County 4.7% 5.5% -0.8
   Stark County 4.9% 5.8% -0.9
   Tazewell County 4.0% 4.8% -0.8
   Woodford County 3.4% 4.0% -0.6
Ottawa-Streator Area 4.3% 5.4% -1.1
   Bureau County 3.9% 4.8% -0.9
   LaSalle County 4.4% 5.6% -1.2
   Putnam County 3.9% 4.9% -1.0
Galesburg Area 4.4% 5.3% -0.9
   Knox County 4.4% 5.3% -0.9
   Warren County 3.6% 4.3% -0.7
Cities      
   Bloomington City 3.7% 4.6% -0.9
   Galesburg City 4.8% 5.8% -1.0
   Normal City 3.3% 4.2% -0.9
   Pekin City 4.6% 5.4% -0.8
   Peoria City 5.0% 5.8% -0.8
Counties      
   Fulton County 5.0% 6.1% -1.1
   Henderson County 4.6% 5.0% -0.4
   Henry County 4.1% 4.9% -0.8
   Livingston County 3.6% 4.6% -1.0
   Logan County 4.1% 4.8% -0.7
   Mason County 5.0% 6.2% -1.2

***Report Courtesy of the State of Illinois***

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