Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for July 2025, Released September 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were lower in July in 2 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 47 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported. Seventeen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 5 states had decreases, the largest of which was in Indiana (-0.7 percentage point), and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little over the month and was the same as in July 2024.
In July 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District of Columbia. Employment increased in New York (+55,500, or +0.6 percent), Missouri (+17,100, or +0.6 percent), Maryland (+11,700, or +0.4 percent), and South Carolina (+9,000, or +0.4 percent).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 19 states and was essentially unchanged in 31 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+232,500), New York (+153,400), and Florida (+134,100). The largest percentage increases occurred in South Carolina (+3.4 percent), New Mexico (+2.7 percent), and Hawaii (+2.1 percent).
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):
July 2025
U.S. – 4.2%
Illinois – 4.6%
Indiana – 3.6%
Kentucky – 4.9%
Michigan – 5.3%
Ohio – 5%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): June 2025
#4 – Elkhart (5.1%)
#16 – St. Joseph (4.7%)
#24 – Fulton (4.3%)
#30 – Kosciusko (4.2%)
#42 – Marshall (4.1%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: July 2025
REGION 2
Initial Claims
07/05/25 – 380
07/12/25 – 451(D)
07/19/25 – 638(D)
07/26/25 – 205(D)
Continued Claims
07/05/25 – 1,699
07/12/25 – 2,095
07/19/25 – 1,451
07/26/25 – 1,393
Total Claims
07/05/25 – 2,079
07/12/25 – 2,546
07/19/25 – 2,089
07/26/25 – 1,598
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
07/05/25 – 2,789
07/12/25 – 3,259
07/19/25 – 3,264
07/26/25 – 2,359
Continued Claims
07/05/25 – 21,398
07/12/25 – 21,812
07/19/25 – 20,346
07/26/25 – 20,287
Total Claims*
07/05/25 – 24,187
07/12/25 – 25,071
07/19/25 – 23,610
07/26/25 – 22,646
*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
July 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