October Data - December Reporting
Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for October 2023, Released December 2023
State Unemployment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in October in 26 states and stable in 24 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Maryland had the lowest jobless rate in October, 1.7 percent. The next lowest rate was in North Dakota, 1.9 percent. Nevada had the highest unemployment rate, 5.4 percent. In total, 26 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 3.9 percent, 4 states and the District of Columbia had higher rates, and 20 states had rates that were not appreciably different from that of the nation. Twenty-one states had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 12 states and the District had increases, and 17 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 3.9 percent, changed little both over the month and over the year.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 1 state and was essentially unchanged in 49 states and the District of Columbia in October. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 34 states and was essentially unchanged in 16 states and the District. . The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+391,500), California (+285,300), and Florida (+278,400). The largest percentage increases occurred in Idaho (+3.5 percent) and Nevada (+3.4 percent), followed by Florida and Texas (+2.9 percent each).
Economic Growth Region (EGR) 2
Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko,
Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research & Analysis, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Rates by State (seasonally adjusted):
October 2023
U.S. – 3.9%
Illinois – 4.6%
Indiana – 3.6%
Kentucky – 4.2%
Michigan – 4.1%
Ohio – 3.6%
Unemployment Rank by County (of 92 Counties):
October 2023
#9 – St. Joseph (3.7%)
#17 – Elkhart (3.5%)
#27 – Fulton (3.3%)
#29 – Kosciusko (3.3%)
#37 – Marshall (3.2%)
Unemployment Claims:
October 2023
*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
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:
REGION 2
Initial Claims
10/07/23 – 338(D)
10/14/23 – 302(D)
10/21/23 – 255
10/28/23 – 260(D)
Continued Claims
10/07/23 – 1,807
10/14/23 – 1,788
10/21/23 – 1,808
10/28/23 – 1,787
Total Claims
10/07/23 – 2,145
10/14/23 – 2,090
10/21/23 – 2,063
10/28/23 – 2,047
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
10/07/23 – 3,284
10/14/23 – 3,023
10/21/23 – 3,065
10/28/23 – 2,818
Continued Claims
10/07/23 – 19,871
10/14/23 – 19,825
10/21/23 – 19,593
10/28/23 – 20,800
Total Claims
10/07/23 – 23,155
10/14/23 – 22,848
10/21/23 – 22,658
10/28/23 – 23,618
D) Indicates one or more counties are excluded due to non-disclosure issues
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis
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.
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.
County Unemployment Rates
October 2023
Questions?
Please contact the DWD Representative below:
Kathy Jaworski
Regional Labor Analyst
Research and Analysis
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