 Total payroll jobs decreased over the year in 11 of the 12 metro
areas. The largest over-the-year percentage decreases in total
nonfarm jobs were in Decatur, down 5.0 percent, 2,700 jobs; Peoria,
down 4.3 percent, 7,700 jobs; and Rockford, down 3.8 percent, 5,600
jobs.Figures that are not seasonally adjusted compare the current
month with same month of the previous year and should not be
compared to seasonally adjusted figures.
The March 2010 not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7
percent in Illinois and 10.2 percent for the nation.
The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and
looking for a job, regardless if they are eligible for unemployment
insurance. Individuals not collecting unemployment benefits still
will be reflected in the unemployment rate if they continue to look
for work.
"It will take some time before the encouraging economic data that
we have seen at the state level is reflected in the local numbers,"
IDES Director Maureen O'Donnell said. "How this national recession
ends, and which industries are the first to show sustained
improvement, will provide a better perspective on the future of our
regional economies."
Central Illinois highlights
Bloomington-Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The not
seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 6.6 percent in
March 2009 to 8.6 percent in March 2010. The area reported its
highest March rate since 1983, when it also was 8.6 percent. The
nonfarm payroll jobs total was 2,000 less than in March 2009. Job
losses were reported in manufacturing, down 1,000;
professional-business services, down 400; and government, down 300.
Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area -- The not seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate increased from 9.2 percent in March 2009
to 12.3 percent in March 2010. The area reported its highest March
rate since 1984, when it was 13.6 percent. Compared with March 2009,
total nonfarm payroll jobs declined by 7,700, with the largest
employment drops in manufacturing, down 4,800; leisure-hospitality,
1,100; and professional-business services, down 600.
Ottawa-Streator area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment
rate increased from 12.1 percent in March 2009 to 15.6 percent in
March 2010. Nonfarm payroll employment was down 1,900. Job declines
occurred in manufacturing, down 550; transportation, warehousing and
utilities, down 300; and leisure-hospitality, down 300.
Pontiac area -- The not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate
increased from 11.0 percent in March 2009 to 12.9 percent in March
2010. Nonfarm employment fell by 1,025, with losses reported in
manufacturing, down 450; government, down 225; and
leisure-hospitality, down 200.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates
|
Metropolitan
area |
March 2010* |
March 2009 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
8.6% |
6.6% |
|
Champaign-Urbana |
9.5% |
7.4% |
|
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville |
11.2% |
9.4% |
|
Danville |
13.7% |
11.1% |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island |
10.2% |
7.8% |
|
Decatur |
13.8% |
9.9% |
|
Kankakee-Bradley |
15.2% |
12.0% |
|
Lake-Kenosha,
Ill.-Wis. |
12.7% |
10.0% |
|
Peoria |
12.3% |
9.2% |
|
Rockford |
17.9% |
14.1% |
|
Springfield |
9.3% |
7.0% |
|
St. Louis (Ill.
sections) |
12.2% |
10.4% |
* Data subject to
revision.
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 |
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates (percent) for local
counties and areas
|
Labor market
areas |
March '10 |
March '09 |
|
Bloomington-Normal |
|
|
|
McLean County |
8.6% |
6.6% |
|
Peoria MSA |
|
|
|
Marshall County |
11.8% |
9.4% |
|
Peoria County |
12.7% |
9.8% |
|
Stark County |
12.6% |
10.3% |
|
Tazewell County |
12.3% |
9.2% |
|
Woodford County |
10.1% |
6.8% |
|
Ottawa-Streator area |
15.6% |
12.1% |
|
Bureau County |
14.3% |
10.6% |
|
LaSalle County |
16.1% |
12.5% |
|
Putnam County |
15.5% |
13.8% |
|
Galesburg
area |
11.0% |
8.7% |
|
Knox County |
11.4% |
9.3% |
|
Warren County |
10.1% |
7.0% |
|
Cities |
|
|
|
Bloomington |
9.0% |
6.9% |
|
Galesburg |
11.7% |
9.6% |
|
Normal |
7.7% |
5.6% |
|
Pekin |
15.5% |
11.1% |
|
Peoria |
12.5% |
10.0% |
|
Counties |
|
|
|
DeWitt |
10.8% |
8.7% |
|
Fulton
|
14.0% |
10.2% |
|
Henderson
|
13.2% |
10.7% |
|
Henry |
12.1% |
9.5% |
|
Livingston
|
12.9% |
11.0% |
|
Logan |
11.0% |
9.0% |
|
Mason |
16.5% |
11.3% |
See additional table below: Total nonfarm jobs
(not seasonally adjusted) -- March 2010 Note:
Monthly 2009 unemployment rates and total nonfarm jobs for
Illinois metro areas were revised in March 2010 as required by the
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
[Text from
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
 |
Total nonfarm jobs (not
seasonally adjusted) -- March 2010
|
Metropolitan
Area |
March 2010* |
March 2009** |
Over-the-year change |
|
Bloomington-Normal MSA |
88,400 |
90,400 |
-2,000 |
|
Champaign-Urbana MSA |
110,300 |
111,900 |
-1,600 |
|
Chicago-Joliet-Naperville Metro Division |
3,532,000 |
3,643,500 |
-111,500 |
|
Danville MSA |
29,200 |
29,700 |
-500 |
|
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island MSA |
174,900 |
179,800 |
-4,900 |
|
Decatur MSA |
51,100 |
53,800 |
-2,700 |
|
Kankakee-Bradley MSA |
42,600 |
42,500 |
100 |
|
Lake
County-Kenosha County Metro Division |
362,500 |
376,000 |
-13,500 |
|
Peoria MSA |
173,200 |
180,900 |
-7,700 |
|
Rockford MSA |
140,700 |
146,300 |
-5,600 |
|
Springfield MSA |
108,400 |
109,700 |
-1,300 |
|
Illinois
section of St. Louis MSA |
230,300 |
235,100 |
-4,800 |
| |
*Preliminary |
**Revised |
|
[Table copied from
Illinois
Department of Employment Security
file] |
