Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for April 2025, Released June 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in April in 3 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. In April, three states and the District of Columbia had unemployment rate increases: Massachusetts and the District (+0.2 percentage point each) and Iowa and Virginia (+0.1 point each). Two states had rate decreases: Indiana (-0.2 percentage point) and Nevada (-0.1 point). Twenty-six states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decrease, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent but was 0.3 percentage point higher than in April 2024. In April 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 5 states and was essentially unchanged in 45 states and the District of Columbia. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 16 states and was essentially unchanged in 34 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+215,500), Florida (+144,100), and New York (+114,300). The largest percentage increases occurred in Hawaii (+2.7 percent), South Carolina (+2.4 percent), and Idaho (+2.3 percent) |
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):
April 2025
U.S. – 4.2%
Illinois – 4.8%
Indiana – 3.9%
Kentucky – 5.2%
Michigan – 5.5%
Ohio – 4.9%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): April 2025
#18 – Fulton (3.2%)
#21 – St. Joseph (3.2%)
#25 – Elkhart (3.1%)
#47 – Kosciusko (2.9%)
#50 – Marshall (2.8%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: April 2025
REGION 2
Initial Claims
04/05/25 – 207(D)
04/12/25 – 225(D)
04/19/25 – 216(D)
04/26/25 – 284(D)
Continued Claims
04/05/25 – 1,625
04/12/25 – 1,561
04/19/25 – 1,509
04/26/25 – 1,552
Total Claims
04/05/25 – 1,832
04/12/25 – 1,786
04/19/25 – 1,725
04/26/25 – 1,836
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
04/05/25 – 2,496
04/12/25 – 3,104
04/19/25 – 2,609
04/26/25 – 2,566
Continued Claims
04/05/25 – 22,840
04/12/25 – 22,250
04/19/25 – 21,736
04/26/25 – 21,208
Total Claims*
03/01/25 – 30,700
03/08/25 – 29,384
03/15/25 – 27,499
03/22/25 – 26,785
03/29/25 – 25,930
*Total State of Indiana Claims not released for April.
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
April 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