Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for October 2024, Released December 2024
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were lower in October in 3 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 46 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in October, 1.9 percent. The District of Columbia and Nevada had the highest unemployment rates, 5.7 percent each. Twenty-four states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 20 states had little change.
The national unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 4.1 percent but was 0.3 percentage point higher than in October 2023. Nonfarm payroll employment decreased in 2 states and was essentially unchanged in 48 states and the District of Columbia in October 2024.
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 27 states and was essentially unchanged in 23 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+274,600), California (+212,100), and New York (+133,600). The largest percentage increase occurred in Idaho (+3.1 percent), followed by Missouri and South Carolina (+2.7 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):
October 2024
U.S. – 4.1%
Illinois – 5.3%
Indiana – 4.4%
Kentucky – 5%
Michigan – 4.7%
Ohio – 4.3%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): October 2024
#16 – St. Joseph (4.5%)
#18 – Fulton (4.4%)
#23 – Kosciusko (4.3%)
#26 – Elkhart (4.2%)
#33 – Marshall (4%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: October 2024
REGION 2
Initial Claims
10/05/24 – 868
10/12/24 – 394
10/19/24 – 363(D)
10/26/24 – 263(D)
Continued Claims
10/05/24 – 2,031
10/12/24 – 2,090
10/19/24 – 1,901
10/26/24 – 1,886
Total Claims
10/05/24 – 2,899
10/12/24 – 2,484
10/19/24 – 2,264
10/26/24 – 2,149
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
10/05/24 – 5,910
10/12/24 – 3,737
10/19/24 – 3,082
10/26/24 – 3,152
Continued Claims
10/05/24 – 20,932
10/12/24 – 20,745
10/19/24 – 21,386
10/26/24 – 20,802
Total Claims
10/05/24 – 26,842
10/12/24 – 24,482
10/19/24 – 24,468
10/26/24 – 23,954
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
October 2024
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