Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for September 2024, Released November 2024
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in September in 5 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 44 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Twenty-two states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 22 states had little change. The national unemployment rate changed little over the month at 4.1 percent but was 0.3 percentage point higher than in September 2023.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 5 states and the District of Columbia and was essentially unchanged in 45 states in September 2024. The largest job gains occurred in New Jersey (+19,200), Colorado (+12,700), and Arizona (+11,200). The largest percentage increase occurred in Idaho (+0.7 percent), followed by the District and Rhode Island (+0.6 percent each).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 30 states and was essentially unchanged in 20 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+327,400), California (+265,300), and Florida (+204,700). The largest percentage increases occurred in Idaho and Montana (+3.4 percent each), followed by South Carolina (+3.3 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):
September 2024
U.S. – 4.1%
Illinois – 5.3%
Indiana – 4.3%
Kentucky – 4.9%
Michigan – 4.5%
Ohio – 4.5%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): September 2024
#15 – St. Joseph (4.8%)
#19 – Elkhart (4.6%)
#21 – Kosciusko (4.6%)
#26 – Fulton (4.4%)
#48 – Marshall (4%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: June 2024
REGION 2
Initial Claims
09/07/24 – 638(D)
09/14/24 – 396(D)
09/21/24 – 306(D)
09/28/24 – 447
Continued Claims
09/07/24 – 2,097
09/14/24 – 1,982
09/21/24 – 2,136
09/28/24 – 2,486
Total Claims
09/07/24 – 2,735
09/14/24 – 2,378
09/21/24 – 2,442
09/28/24 – 2,933
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
09/07/24 – 3,195
09/14/24 – 3,045
09/21/24 – 2,640
09/28/24 – 3,297
Continued Claims
09/07/24 – 21,060
09/14/24 – 20,311
09/21/24 – 20,383
09/28/24 – 23,703
Total Claims
09/07/24 – 24,255
09/14/24 – 23,356
09/21/24 – 23,023
09/28/24 – 27,000
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
September 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