Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana Job Growth
There were 40,500 jobs in Michigan City, Indiana in April 2022 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 44,990 employed persons for the month. Michigan City lost 100 jobs in April 2022 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 70 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Michigan City job growth to job growth in other cities.
Employment Survey | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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CES | 40,500 | -100 | +1,100 |
CPS | 44,990 | +70 | +1,345 |
Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.
Michigan City, Indiana Employment Changes
The charts below show the monthly job growth for Michigan City as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.
CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month
Total Employment for Michigan City, Indiana
CES employment for Michigan City peaked in April 2000 at 50,300. Since then 9,800 jobs have been lost in Michigan City according to the employer survey. From a trough of 36,300 in April 2020, Michigan City has gained 4,200 jobs according to CES employment figures.
CPS employment reached a maximum of 52,142 for Michigan City in April 2000. 7,152 jobs have been lost in Michigan City since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 37,967, Michigan City has added 7,023 jobs according to the CPS survey.
Employment: CES, CPS
Michigan City, Indiana Employment History
Date | CES Employment |
CES Month/Month |
CPS Employment |
CPS Month/Month |
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April 2022 | 40,500 | -100 | 44,990 | 70 |
March 2022 | 40,600 | -200 | 44,920 | 170 |
February 2022 | 40,800 | 0 | 44,750 | 316 |
January 2022 | 40,800 | 200 | 44,434 | 246 |
December 2021 | 40,600 | 200 | 44,188 | -3 |
November 2021 | 40,400 | 200 | 44,191 | 61 |
October 2021 | 40,200 | 400 | 44,130 | 172 |
September 2021 | 39,800 | -100 | 43,958 | 179 |
August 2021 | 39,900 | 200 | 43,779 | 132 |
July 2021 | 39,700 | 100 | 43,647 | 65 |
June 2021 | 39,600 | 300 | 43,582 | -18 |
May 2021 | 39,300 | -100 | 43,600 | -45 |