COLUMBUS, Ind. — Bartholomew County unemployment fell for the second consecutive month in June, but still remains extraordinarily high by historical standards after the pandemic forced business earlier this year to close and lay off workers at levels not seen since the Great Depression.
In June, the county’ unemployment rate was 10.6%, down from 12.7% in May and 18.4% in April, according to figures released Monday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
The statewide jobless rate was 11.2% in June, down from 11.9% in May and 17.1% in April. U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
A total of 2,088 Bartholomew County residents drew unemployment claims the week ending July 4, the latest data available — 87 fewer than the week before and roughly 58% lower than the peak of 5,039 the week ending May 2.
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