Makrognosis

Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-19500.EMP.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−1.9%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−1.4%August 2025
Level41,567 thousandsSeptember 2026

Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 1.9% year on year in September 2025, compared with −1.4% in August 2025.

The level stood at 41,567 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −19.5% (Apr 2020) to 13.8% (Apr 2021), averaging −1.1%.

Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−20%−10%0%10%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)35k40k45k50k55k60k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202641,567 thousands—
August 202641,504 thousands—
July 202641,958 thousands—
June 202641,354 thousands—
May 202640,485 thousands—
April 202640,567 thousands—
March 202640,861 thousands—
February 202640,749 thousands—
January 202640,930 thousands—
December 202540,488 thousands—
November 202540,880 thousands—
September 202541,419 thousands−1.9
August 202541,788 thousands−1.4
July 202541,864 thousands−1.9
June 202541,945 thousands−0.8
May 202541,458 thousands−1.6
April 202541,995 thousands0.4
March 202541,773 thousands−0.5
February 202541,393 thousands−0.6
January 202541,962 thousands1.3
December 202442,053 thousands1.1
November 202441,926 thousands−0.5
October 202442,180 thousands0.7
September 202442,237 thousands−0.2

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high13.8% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−19.5% (Apr 2020)
10-year average−1.1%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-19500.EMP.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Decatur, IL (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Decatur, IL (SA)Labor Force: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Unemployment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Nonfarm Payroll Employment

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-19500.EMP.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Employment: Decatur, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.