Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for May 2025, Released July 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in May in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. In May, three states had unemployment rate increases: Massachusetts (+0.2 percentage point) and Iowa and Virginia (+0.1 point each). Two states had rate decreases: Indiana and New York (-0.2 percentage point each).
Twenty-four states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 4 states had decreases, and 22 states had little change. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia had unemployment rate increases from May 2024, the largest of which was in Mississippi (+1.2 percentage points). Four states had over-the-year rate decreases, the largest of which was in Indiana (-0.4 percentage point), followed by Illinois, New York, and West Virginia (-0.3 point each). The national unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent but was 0.2 percentage point higher than in May 2024.
In May 2025, nonfarm payroll employment was essentially unchanged in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 18 states and was essentially unchanged in 32 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):
May 2025
U.S. – 4.2%
Illinois – 4.8%
Indiana – 3.7%
Kentucky – 5%
Michigan – 5.4%
Ohio – 4.9%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): May 2025
#16 – St. Joseph (3.7%)
#17 – Elkhart (3.6%)
#23 – Fulton (3.5%)
#42 – Kosciusko (3.3%)
#50 – Marshall (3.2%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: May 2025
REGION 2
Initial Claims
05/03/25 – 236(D)
05/10/25 – 239(D)
05/17/25 – 228(D)
05/24/25 – 233(D)
05/31/25 – 258(D)
Continued Claims
05/03/25 – 1,549
05/10/25 – 1,472
05/17/25 – 1,474
05/24/25 – 1,410
05/31/25 – 1,783
Total Claims
05/03/25 – 1,785
05/10/25 – 1,711
05/17/25 – 1,702
05/24/25 – 1,643
05/31/25 – 2,041
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
05/03/25 – 2,749
05/10/25 – 2,564
05/17/25 – 2,512
05/24/25 – 2,504
05/31/25 – 2,504
Continued Claims
05/03/25 – 21,137
05/10/25 – 20,537
05/17/25 – 20,644
05/24/25 – 20,243
05/31/25 – 21,697
Total Claims*
05/03/25 – 23,886
05/10/25 – 23,101
05/17/25 – 23,156
05/24/25 – 22,747
05/31/25 – 24,201
*Total State of Indiana Claims not released for May.
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
May 2025
Questions?
Please contact the DWD Representative below:
Kathy Jaworski
Regional Labor Analyst
Research and Analysis
Indiana Department of Workforce Development
(219) 841-6347
kjaworski@dwd.in.gov
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