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NE Indiana Unemployment Up Slightly In June

By: Mike Stiles • July 23, 2026 • Indianapolis, IN.
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(photo courtesy of Indiana Department Of Workforce Development)

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Unemployment rates when up around Northeast Indiana from May to June.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says LaGrange County saw an increase in unemployment from 2.8% to 3.3%. Noble County grew from 3.1% to 3.5%. Elkhart County went from 3.5% to 3.8%. Steuben County had an increase from 3.1% to 3.4% while DeKalb County grew from 2.9% and 3.2%.

In addition, some Northeast Indiana cities also saw unemployment increases.

Elkhart grew from 3.6% to 4.1% as did Goshen. Fort Wayne saw their unemployment increase from 3.1% to 3.5%.