Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for June 2025, Released August 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were lower in June in 2 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 47 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in June, 1.8 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 5.9 percent. The next highest rates were in California and Nevada, 5.4 percent each.
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia had unemployment rate increases from June 2024, the largest of which was in Mississippi (+1.1 percentage points). Four states had over-the-year rate decreases, the largest of which was in Indiana (- 0.6 percentage point). The national unemployment rate, 4.1 percent, changed little over the month and was the same as in June 2024.
In June 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 1 state and was essentially unchanged in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 15 states and was essentially unchanged in 35 states and the District.
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research & Analysis, Local Area Unemployment Statistics | Unemployment Statistics Released:07/24 | Notes: The data displayed are presented as estimates only. The most recent month’s data are always preliminary and are revised when the next month’s data are released
*Midwest region = Midwest Urban Average. Midwest Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin | Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis
Economic Growth Region (EGR) 2
Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko,
Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties
Unemployment Rates by State
(seasonally adjusted):
June 2025
U.S. – 4.1%
Illinois – 4.6%
Indiana – 3.6%
Kentucky – 4.9%
Michigan – 5.3%
Ohio – 4.9%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): June 2025
#13 – St. Joseph (3.7%)
#17 – Elkhart (3.6%)
#16 – Fulton (3.5%)
#43 – Kosciusko (3.3%)
#48 – Marshall (3.2%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: June 2025
REGION 2
Initial Claims
06/07/25 – 670
06/14/25 – 242(D)
06/21/25 – 186(D)
06/28/25 – 247(D)
Continued Claims
06/07/25 – 1,524
06/14/25 – 1,452
06/21/25 – 1,437
06/28/25 – 1,560
Total Claims
06/07/25 – 2,194
06/14/25 – 1,694
06/21/25 – 1,623
06/28/25 – 1,807
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
006/07/25 – 3,454
06/14/25 – 2,707
06/21/25 – 2,436
06/28/25 – 2,502
Continued Claims
06/07/25 – 20,541
06/14/25 – 20,394
06/21/25 – 20,787
06/28/25 – 20,545
Total Claims*
06/07/25 – 23,995
06/14/25 – 23,101
06/21/25 – 23,223
06/28/25 – 23,047
*Total State of Indiana Claims not released for May.
Notes: (D) Indicates one or more counties are excluded due to non-disclosure issues | Numbers subject to weekly revision |Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, WARN Notices | For information on WARN Act requirements, you may go to the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Administration Fact Sheet:
Elkhart-Goshen MSA Trends
Source: Indiana Dept of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis, Current Employment Statistics
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research & Analysis, Current Employment Statistics | Note: Historical data for the most recent 4 years (both seasonally adjusted and not seasonally adjusted) are revised near the beginning of each calendar year, prior to the release of January estimates for statewide data.
South Bend-Mishawaka MSA Trends
Source: Indiana Dept of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis, Current Employment Statistics
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research & Analysis, Current Employment Statistics | Note: Historical data for the most recent 4 years (both seasonally adjusted and not seasonally adjusted) are revised near the beginning of each calendar year, prior to the release of January estimates for statewide data.
Statewide Occupation Trends
Source: Indiana Workforce Development, Indiana Career Connect
Source: Indiana Workforce Development, Indiana Career Connect
County Unemployment Rates
June 2025
Questions?
Please contact the DWD Representative below:
Kathy Jaworski
Regional Labor Analyst
Research and Analysis
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
(219) 841-6347
kjaworski@dwd.in.gov
Disclaimer
All information reported was provided by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The Indiana Labor Market Review is published monthly and can be obtained by contacting your DWD Representative