May 2004

National and State:
Area	Labor Force	Employed	Unemployed	2004 Rate	2003 Rate
U.S.	146,659,000	138,867,000	7,792,000	5.3	5.8
Indiana	3,179,300	3,021,300	158,000	5.0	5.3
West Central Indiana Region:
Area	Labor Force	Employed	Unemployed	2004 Rate	2003 Rate
Cass	19,820	18,580	1,260	6.4	6.4
Howard	42,130	39,810	2,320	5.5	5.4
Miami	15,510	14,300	1,210	7.8	8.7
Tipton	8,510	8,170	340	4.0	4.3
Total:	85,970	80,860	5,130	6.0	6.2