July Data - September Reporting
Economic Growth Region 2
Statistical Data Report for July 2023, Released September 2023
State Unemployment and Unemployment
Unemployment rates were lower in July in 7 states, higher in 3 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Twenty-three states had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 5 states and the District had increases, and 22 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 3.5 percent, changed little over the month and was the same as in July 2022.
Nonfarm payroll employment increased in 4 states and was essentially unchanged in 46 states and the District of Columbia in July 2023. The largest job gains occurred in Florida (+44,500), Indiana (+13,900), and Hawaii (+5,300). The largest percentage increases occurred in Vermont (+0.9 percent), Hawaii (+0.8 percent), and Florida (+0.5 percent).
Over the year, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 36 states and was essentially unchanged in 14 states and the District. The largest job increases occurred in Texas (+441,700), California (+363,600), and Florida (+300,600). The largest percentage increases occurred in Nevada (+3.8 percent), Texas (+3.3 percent), and Florida (+3.2 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 Statistics Released:07/23 | 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.
Unemployment Rates by State (seasonally adjusted):
July 2023
U.S. – 3.5%
Illinois – 4.0%
Indiana – 3.3%
Kentucky – 3.8%
Michigan – 3.6%
Ohio – 3.3%
Unemployment Rank by County (of 92 Counties):
July 2023
#4 – Elkhart (5.2%)
#7 – St. Joseph (4.8%)
#19 – Marshall (4.3%)
#29 – Kosciusko (4.0%)
#45 – Fulton (3.7%)
Unemployment Claims:
July 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
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
07/01/23 – 502(D)
07/08/23 – 707(D)
07/15/23 – 660(D)
07/22/23 – 450(D)
07/29/23 – 284(D)
Continued Claims
07/01/23 – 3,653
07/08/23 – 618
07/15/23 – 2,459
07/22/23 – 2,013
07/29/23 – 1,990
Total Claims
07/01/23 – 4,155
07/08/23 – 1,325
07/15/23 – 3,119
07/22/23 – 2,463
07/29/23 – 2,274
STATE OF INDIANA
Initial Claims
07/01/23 – 4,504
07/08/23 – 5,033
07/15/23 – 3,673
07/22/23 – 3,081
07/29/23 – 2,720
Continued Claims
07/01/23 – 24,820
07/08/23 – 22,615
07/15/23 – 21,191
07/22/23 – 19,558
07/29/23 – 19,459
Total Claims
07/01/23 – 29,324
07/08/23 – 27,648
07/15/23 – 24,864
07/22/23 – 22,639
07/29/23 – 22,179
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
June 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