Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for August 2024, Released October 2024
State Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were higher in June in 8 states, lower in 1 state, and stable in 41 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Thirty-one states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 17 states had little change. The national unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent but was 0.5 percentage point higher than in June 2023.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 8 states and was essentially unchanged in 42 states and the District of Columbia in June 2024. The largest job gains occurred in North Carolina (+23,100), Massachusetts (+19,000), and Virginia (+15,000). The largest percentage increases occurred in Arkansas, New Hampshire, and New Mexico (+0.6 percent each).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 27 states and was essentially unchanged in 23 states and the District. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+267,400), California (+223,600), and Florida (+196,900). The largest percentage increases occurred in South Carolina (+3.5 percent), Missouri (+3.2 percent), and Nevada (+3.1 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):
August 2024
U.S. – 4.2%
Illinois – 5.3%
Indiana – 4.2%
Kentucky – 4.8%
Michigan – 4.5%
Ohio – 4.5%
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Unemployment Rank by County
(of 92 Counties): August 2024
#14 – St. Joseph (5.1%)
#23 – Elkhart (4.7%)
#20 – Kosciusko (4.8%)
#27 – Fulton (4.5%)
#40 – Marshall (4.2%)
Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Research and Development, Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment Claims: August 2024
REGION 2
Initial Claims
08/03/24 – 325(D)
08/10/24 – 316(D)
08/17/24 – 459
08/24/24 – 434(D)
08/31/24 – 361
Continued Claims
08/03/24 – 2,025
08/10/24 – 2,113
08/17/24 – 2,057
08/24/24 – 2,004
08/31/24 – 2,291
Total Claims
08/03/24 – 2,350
08/10/24 – 2,429
08/17/24 – 2,516
08/24/24 – 2,438
08/31/24 – 2,652
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
08/03/24 – 2,751
08/10/24 – 2,831
08/17/24 – 3,685
08/24/24 – 3,880
08/31/24 – 3,084
Continued Claims
08/03/24 – 20,129
08/10/24 – 20,394
08/17/24 – 21,156
08/24/24 – 21,828
08/31/24 – 21,967
Total Claims
08/03/24 – 22,880
08/10/24 – 23,225
08/17/24 – 24,841
08/24/24 – 25,708
08/31/24 – 25,051
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
August 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