Indiana unemployment continues to be lower than national average

Indianapolis, IN—The Indiana Department of Workforce Development reports that the state’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2% for October.  That is lower than the national average of 3.6%.

The State labor force showed a net increase of 567 residents over the last month. The result came due to a decrease of 1,397 unemployed residents and an increase of 1,964 residents who were employed.

Indiana’s total labor force, which includes both employed citizens and those seeking employment, stands at 3.38 million. The state’s 64.4% labor force participation rate remains above the national rate of 63.3%.