Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for December 2024, Released February 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in December in 6 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Twenty-seven states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 17 states had little change. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in December, 1.9 percent. Nevada had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, followed by California and the District of Columbia, 5.5 percent each.
The national unemployment rate changed little over the month at 4.1 percent but was 0.3 percentage point higher than in December 2023. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 2 states and was essentially unchanged in 48 states and the District in December 2024.Job gains occurred in Texas (+37,500, or +0.3 percent) and Missouri (+11,200, or +0.4 percent).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and was essentially unchanged in 17 states and the District. . The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+284,200), California (+180,500), and Florida (+147,900). The largest percentage increase occurred in Idaho (+3.6 percent), followed by Missouri and South Carolina (+2.8 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):
December 2024
U.S. – 4.1%
Illinois – 5.2%
Indiana – 4.5%
Kentucky – 5.2%
Michigan – 5%
Ohio – 4.4%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): December 2024
#14 – Fulton (4.6%)
#27 – St. Joseph (4.5%)
#31 – Kosciusko (4.2%)
#36 – Elkhart (4%)
#55 – Marshall (3.7%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: December 2024
REGION 2
Initial Claims
12/07/24 – 1,124
12/14/24 – 361
12/21/24 – 367
12/28/24 – 515
Continued Claims
12/07/24 – 1,913
12/14/24 – 1,936
12/21/24 – 2,230
12/28/24 – 2,403
Total Claims
12/07/24 – 3,037
12/14/24 – 2,297
12/21/24 – 2,597
12/28/24 – 2,918
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
12/07/24 – 5,319
12/14/24 – 3,846
12/21/24 – 3,726
12/28/24 – 3,675
Continued Claims
12/07/24 – 23,610
12/14/24 – 24,094
12/21/24 – 24,631
12/28/24 – 28,033
Total Claims
12/07/24 – 28,929
12/14/24 – 27,940
12/21/24 – 28,357
12/28/24 – 31,708
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
December 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