Quick Stats: EGR 2
Economic Growth Region 2 includes Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
Average Wage (May 2008)
Geography |
Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen MSA | $17.76 | $36,940 |
| South Bend MSA | $17.69 | $36,780 |
| Indiana | $18.16 | $37,770 |
| U.S. | $20.32 | $42,270 |
Source: OES from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Median Wage (May 2008)
Geography |
Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen MSA | $14.80 | $30,780 |
| South Bend MSA | $14.24 | $29,620 |
| Indiana | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| U.S. | $15.57 | $32,390 |
Source: OES from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Unemployment Rate (May 2009)
| Region 2 | 13.6 |
| Indiana | 10.4 |
| U.S. | 9.1 |
Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Nonfarm Employment (May 2009)
| Elkhart-Goshen MSA | 108,400 |
| South Bend MSA | 140,100 |
| Indiana | 2,844,800 |
| U.S. | 132,667,000 |
Note: Data are not seasonally adjusted
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Personal Income, 2006 (in millions)
| Region 2 | $19,738.0 |
| Indiana | $201,451.0 |
| U.S. | $10,978,053.0 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Population as of July 1, 2008
| Region 2 | 609,120 |
| Indiana | 6,376,792 |
| U.S. | 304,059,724 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Top 10 Occupations by Growth (2006 - 2016 Long-Term Projections)
- Registered Nurses
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Retail Salespersons
- Home Health Aides
- Personal and Home Care Aides
- Customer Service Representatives
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
- Office Clerks, General
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
Major Employers (based on number of employees)
- South Bend Community School Corporation
- University of Notre Dame
- Memorial Hospital
- Elkhart General Healthcare System
- Jayco Inc.
- R R Donnelley and Sons Co.
- Zimmer Holdings Inc.
- Henkels & McCoy Inc.
- A M General LLC
- Goshen General Hospital
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Major Educational Institutions
Name |
Type |
City |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University South Bend | Four-year | South Bend |
| Ivy Tech - South Bend | Two-year | South Bend |
| Ivy Tech-Elkhart | Two-year | Elkhart |
| Ivy Tech-Warsaw | Two-year | Warsaw |
| Ancilla Domini College | Independent | Plymouth |
| Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries | Independent | Elkhart |
| Bethel College | Independent | Mishawaka |
| Goshen College | Independent | Goshen |
| Grace College & Theological Seminary | Independent | Winona Lake |
| Holy Cross College | Independent | Notre Dame |
| Saint Mary's College | Independent | Notre Dame |
| University of Notre Dame | Independent | Notre Dame |
Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 2006

