December Data - February Reporting
Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for December 2023, Released February 2024
State Unemployment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in December in 15 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 34 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Eighteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 15 states had decreases, and 17 states had little change. Maryland and North Dakota had the lowest jobless rates in December, 1.9 percent each. The next lowest rate was in South Dakota, 2.0 percent. Nevada had the highest unemployment rate, 5.4 percent The national unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent but was 0.2 percentage point higher than in December 2022.
Nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in December 2023. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 30 states and was essentially unchanged in 20 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+369,600), California (+311,600), and Florida (+240,600). The largest percentage increase occurred in Nevada (+3.8 percent), followed by Idaho and South Dakota (+3.0 percent each).The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+369,600), California (+311,600), and Florida (+240,600). The largest percentage increase occurred in Nevada (+3.8 percent), followed by Idaho and South Dakota (+3.0 percent each).
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research & Analysis, Local Area Unemployment Statistics | Unemployment Statistics Released:01/24 | 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
There are no WARN Notices for December 2023 for Region 2.
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:
Economic Growth Region (EGR) 2
Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko,
Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties
Unemployment Rates by State
(seasonally adjusted):
December 2023
U.S. – 3.7%
Illinois – 4.8%
Indiana – 3.6%
Kentucky – 4.3%
Michigan – 4.3%
Ohio – 3.7%
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties):
December 2023
#10 – Fulton (3.3%)
#13 – St. Joseph (3.3%)
#15 – Elkhart (3.2%)
#29 – Kosciusko (2.9%)
#46 – Marshall (2.6%)
Unemployment Claims:
December 2023
REGION 2
Initial Claims
12/02/23 – 626(D)
12/09/23 – 334(D)
12/16/23 – 370(D)
12/23/23 – 421
12/30/23 – 514(D)
12/16/23 – 1,995
12/23/23 – 2,224
12/30/23 – 1,962
Continued Claims
12/02/23 – 1,993
12/09/23 – 1,897
12/16/23 – 1,995
12/23/23 – 2,224
12/30/23 – 1,962
Total Claims
12/02/23 – 2,619
12/09/23 – 2,231
12/16/23 – 2,365
12/23/23 – 2,645
12/30/23 – 2,476
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
11/04/23 – 3,233
11/11/23 – 3,806
11/18/23 – 3,359
11/25/23 – 2,885
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
December 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