Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for February 2025, Released April 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in February in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Thirty states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decrease, and 19 states and the District had little change.
The national unemployment rate changed little over the month at 4.1 percent but was 0.2 percentage point higher than in February 2024.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 3 states and was essentially unchanged in 47 states and the District in February 2025. Job gains occurred in Ohio (+23,100, or +0.4 percent), New Jersey (+19,200, or +0.4 percent), and Missouri (+12,500, or +0.4 percent).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 17 states and was essentially unchanged in 33 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+182,300), New York (+152,600), and Florida (+128,300). The largest percentage increase occurred in Idaho (+2.7 percent), followed by South Carolina and Utah (+2.0 percent each).
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):
February 2025
U.S. – 4.1%
Illinois – 4.8%
Indiana – 4.3%
Kentucky – 5.3%
Michigan – 5.4%
Ohio – 4.7%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): February 2025
#16 – Fulton (5%)
#21 – St. Joseph (4.9%)
#31 – Elkhart (4.6%)
#53 – Kosciusko (4.3%)
#54 – Marshall (4.3%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: February 2025
REGION 2
Initial Claims
02/04/25 – 331
02/11/25 – 359
02/18/25 – 262(D)
02/25/25 – 301
Continued Claims
02/04/25 – 2,124
02/11/25 – 2,067
02/18/25 – 2,017
02/25/25 – 2,047
Total Claims
02/04/25 – 2,455
02/11/25 – 2,426
02/18/25 – 2,279
02/25/25 – 2,348
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
02/04/25 – 3,489
02/11/25 – 3,107
02/18/25 – 3,087
/25/25 – 3,062
Continued Claims
02/04/25 – 28,861
02/11/25 – 30,846
02/18/25 – 28,908
02/25/25 – 26,542
Total Claims
02/04/25 – 32,350
02/11/25 – 33,953
02/18/25 – 31,995
02/25/25 – 29,604
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
February 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