Regional Economic Trends Archive

The Trend: Branch County employment grew, showing an increase of 217 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with a tie for most in-demand job between truck driver, retail sales worker, and registered nurse.

The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021 by 323 jobs. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 1,495 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. Between November and December, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio held steady. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in December than in November, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 275 jobs from Q2 2021 to Q3 2021. From November to December, the labor force participation rate was unchanged, the employment-to-population ratio increased, and the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in December than in November, with restaurant manager as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: Branch County employment grew, with an increase of 201 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between October and November, the unemployment rate and the labor force participation rate fell, while the employment-to-population ratio rose. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either finding work or leaving the labor market entirely. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with truck driver as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: Calhoun County employment increased from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021 by 937 jobs. Between October and November, the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 2,456 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between October and November, the unemployment rate fell, while the labor force participation rate and the employment-to-population ratio increased slightly. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 276 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. From October to November, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are either leaving the workforce or finding work. Job postings were lower in November than in October, with production worker as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: St. Joseph County gained 276 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. From September to October, the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio increased, while the unemployment rate fell. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are leaving the unemployment rolls and finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with retail manager as the most in-demand job.

The Trend: Kalamazoo County added 2,456 jobs from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021. Between September and October, the unemployment rate fell while the labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio rose slightly. This is likely a sign that unemployed individuals are finding work. Job postings were higher in October than in September, with registered nurse as the most in-demand job.