September Data - November Reporting
Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for September 2023, Released November 2023
State Unemployment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in September in 16 states and stable in 34 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Twenty- four states had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had increases, and 16 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 3.8 percent, was unchanged over the month but was 0.3 percentage point higher than in September 2022.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 6 states and was essentially unchanged in 44 states and the District of Columbia in September 2023. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+61,400), Georgia (+17,100), and Oregon (+8,100). The largest percentage increases occurred in South Dakota (+0.9 percent), Delaware (+0.7 percent), and Mississippi (+0.5 percent).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 36 states and was essentially unchanged in 14 states and the District of Columbia. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+435,800), California (+302,800), and Florida (+241,200). The largest percentage increases occurred in Nevada (+3.4 percent), Texas (+3.2 percent), and Idaho (+3.0 percent).
Economic Growth Region (EGR) 2
Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko,
Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research & Analysis, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Rates by State (seasonally adjusted):
September 2023
U.S. – 3.8%
Illinois – 4.4%
Indiana – 3.6%
Kentucky – 4.1%
Michigan – 3.9%
Ohio – 3.4%
Unemployment Rank by County (of 92 Counties):
September 2023
#6 – St. Joseph (3.9%)
#9 – Elkhart (3.8%)
#31 – Kosciusko (3.3%)
#38 – Fulton (3.2%)
#40 – Marshall (3.2%)
Unemployment Claims:
September 2023
*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
There are no WARN Notices for September 2023 for Region 2.
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:
REGION 2
Initial Claims
09/02/23 – 250(D)
09/09/23 – 399(D)
09/16/23 – 370(D)
09/23/23 – 253(D)
09/30/23 – 252
Continued Claims
09/02/23 – 2,227
09/09/23 – 2,250
09/16/23 – 1,881
09/23/23 – 2,045
09/30/23 – 1,942
Total Claims
09/02/23 – 2,477
09/09/23 – 2,649
09/16/23 – 2,251
09/23/23 – 2,298
09/30/23 – 2,194
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
09/02/23 – 3,296
09/09/23 – 5,923
09/16/23 – 3,162
09/23/23 – 2,457
09/30/23 – 2,763
Continued Claims
09/02/23 – 23,196
09/09/23 – 23,558
09/16/23 – 18,914
09/23/23 – 19,101
09/30/23 – 19,531
Total Claims
09/02/23 – 26,492
09/09/23 – 29,481
09/16/23 – 22,076
09/23/23 – 21,558
09/30/23 – 22,294
D) Indicates one or more counties are excluded due to non-disclosure issues
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Analysis
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.
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.
County Unemployment Rates
September 2023
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