Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for November 2024, Released January 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in November in 6 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 43 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in November, 1.9 percent. Nevada had the highest unemployment rate, 5.7 percent, followed by the District of Columbia, 5.6 percent. Twenty-five states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 19 states had little change. The national unemployment rate changed little over the month at 4.2 percent but was 0.5 percentage point higher than in November 2023. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and the District of Columbia and was essentially unchanged in 46 states in November 2024. The largest job gains occurred in Florida (+61,500), Washington (+30,900), and Kansas (+7,900). The largest percentage increase occurred in Washington (+0.9 percent), followed by Alaska and the District Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 33 states and was essentially unchanged in 17 states and the District. |
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):
November 2024
U.S. – 4.2%
Illinois – 5.3%
Indiana – 4.4%
Kentucky – 5.1%
Michigan – 4.8%
Ohio – 4.3%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): November 2024
#17 – Fulton (4.7%)
#19 – St. Joseph (4.7%)
#25 – Kosciusko (4.5%)
#29 – Elkhart (4.3%)
#50 – Marshall (4%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: November 2024
REGION 2
Initial Claims
11/02/24 – 336
11/09/24 – 715
11/16/24 – 286(D)
11/23/24 – 282(D)
11/30/24 – 342
Continued Claims
11/02/24 – 2,354
11/09/24 – 1,833
11/16/24 – 1,783
11/23/24 – 1,844
11/30/24 – 2,482
Total Claims
11/02/24 – 2,690
11/09/24 – 2,548
11/16/24 – 2,069
11/23/24 – 2,126
11/30/24 – 2,824
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
11/02/24 – 2,979
11/09/24 – 4,047
11/16/24 – 2,926
11/23/24 – 3,235
11/30/24 – 2,883
Continued Claims
11/02/24 – 22,404
11/09/24 – 21,358
11/16/24 – 20,923
11/23/24 – 20,931
11/30/24 – 24,224
Total Claims
11/02/24 – 25,383
11/09/24 – 25,405
11/16/24 – 23,849
11/23/24 – 24,166
11/30/24 – 27,107
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