Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for March 2025, Released May 2025
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in March in 3 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 46 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Twenty-eight states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decrease, and 21 states had little change. Connecticut (+0.2 percentage point) and Massachusetts and Virginia (+0.1 point each). Indiana had the only rate decrease (-0.2 percentage point). The national unemployment rate changed little over the month at 4.2 percent but was 0.3 percentage point higher than in March 2024.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 6 states and was essentially unchanged in 44 states and the District of Columbia in March 2025. Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 13 states and was essentially unchanged in 37 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+192,100), Florida (+135,000), and New York (+126,200). The largest percentage increases occurred in Idaho (+2.6 percent), South Carolina (+2.4 percent), and Utah (+1.9 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):
February 2025
U.S. – 4.2%
Illinois – 4.8%
Indiana – 4.1%
Kentucky – 5.2%
Michigan – 5.5%
Ohio – 4.8%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): February 2025
#14 – Fulton (3.9%)
#18 – St. Joseph (3.8%)
#26 – Elkhart (3.6%)
#47 – Kosciusko (3.3%)
#48 – Marshall (3.3%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: February 2025
REGION 2
Initial Claims
03/01/25 – 254
03/08/25 – 279(D)
03/15/25 – 232(D)
03/22/25 – 215(D)
03/29/25 – 168(D)
Continued Claims
03/01/25 – 2,001
03/08/25 – 1,907
03/15/25 – 1,801
03/22/25 – 1,708
03/29/25 – 1,698
Total Claims
03/01/25 – 2,255
03/08/25 – 2,186
03/15/25 – 2,033
03/22/25 – 1,923
03/29/25 – 1,866
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
03/01/25 – 2,963
03/08/25 – 2,778
03/15/25 – 2,366
03/22/25 – 2,550
03/29/25 – 2,485
Continued Claims
03/01/25 – 27,737
03/08/25 – 26,606
03/15/25 – 25,133
03/22/25 – 24,235
03/29/25 – 23,445
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
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
March 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