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Unemployment Rate Down in Thirteen Metro Areas, Jobs Up in Nine - Record Lows in November for Four Metros, 36 Counties

Announcement – Friday, December 27, 2019

 

Contact: Rebecca Cisco | 217.524.1219
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12/27/19 - The unemployment rate decreased over-the-year in November in thirteen Illinois metropolitan areas and increased in one, 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 nine Illinois metropolitan areas, decreased in four, and was unchanged in one.

“As job growth continues to be strong throughout the state, Governor Pritzker will continue to build on the momentum of the past year to expand long-term economic success,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “Illinois’ bipartisan balanced budget and the historic Rebuild Illinois infrastructure plan are making critical investments and creating an economy that works for everyone.”

Illinois businesses added jobs in nine metro areas, with the largest percentage increases in: Champaign-Urbana (+3.4%, +3,800), Carbondale-Marion (+2.5%, +1,500) Decatur (+1.5%, +800), and Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights (+24,200 or +0.6%). Total nonfarm jobs were down in Peoria (-1.7%, -3,100), Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL (-1.2%, -2,300) and Danville (-0.4%, -100).

The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Government (11 of 14), Mining and Construction (9 of 14), Transportation, Warehousing and Utilities (9 of 14), Education and Health Services (9 of 14) and Leisure and Hospitality (8 of 14).

Not seasonally adjusted data compares November 2019 with November 2018. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 3.4 percent in November 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 3.3 percent in November 2019 and 10.6 percent in January 2010, at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and seeking employment.

Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates

 

Metropolitan Area Nov 2019*

Nov

2018**

Over-the-Year Change
Bloomington 3.1% 4.1% -1.0
Carbondale-Marion 3.4% 4.6% -1.2
Champaign-Urbana 3.1% 4.3% -1.2
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights 3.1% 3.3% -0.2
Danville 4.6% 5.8% -1.2
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL 3.9% 3.7% 0.2
Decatur 4.5% 5.5% -1.0
Elgin 3.6% 4.7% -1.1
Kankakee 4.6% 5.2% -0.6
Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI 3.4% 4.0% -0.6
Peoria 4.0% 4.8% -0.8
Rockford 5.1% 9.4% -4.3
Springfield 3.2% 4.2% -1.0
St. Louis (IL-Section) 3.4% 4.5% -1.1
Illinois Statewide 3.4% 4.0% -0.6
* Preliminary | **Revised


Total Nonfarm Jobs (Not Seasonally Adjusted) – November 2019

 

 

 

 

Metropolitan Area

Nov

2019*

Nov

2018**

Over-the-Year Change
Bloomington MSA 93,500 93,500 0
Carbondale-Marion MSA 61,300 59,800 1,500
Champaign-Urbana MSA 116,400 112,600 3,800
Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division 3,861,500 3,837,300 24,200
Danville MSA 27,700 27,800 -100
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA 186,900 189,200 -2,300
Decatur MSA 53,100 52,300 800
Elgin Metro Division 270,100 269,100 1,000
Kankakee MSA 47,300 47,200 100
Lake-County-Kenosha County Metro Division 432,400 429,600 2,800
Peoria MSA 175,100 178,200 -3,100
Rockford MSA 154,600 155,000 -400
Springfield MSA 116,500 115,500 1,000
Illinois Section of St. Louis MSA 246,000 243,200 2,800
Illinois Statewide 6,243,400 6,205,900 37,500
*Preliminary | **Revised