Hoosiers by the Numbers
EGR 4 consists of Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Miami, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren and White counties.
Economic Growth Region 4 Analysis
EGR 4 is a 12-county area that includes the Lafayette and Kokomo metropolitan statistical areas.
EGR 4 is a center of automotive and heavy vehicle equipment manufacturing, which is the region’s premier high growth, high wage industry. The region is highly specialized in this industry, with a concentration of workers nine times greater than the U.S. as a whole.
The Region 4 Workforce Board coordinates and provides technical support to economic development efforts in the region. It is an innovative and collaborative problem solver that promotes and supports skills development and lifelong learning to improve the quality of life of the citizenry.
Several natural landmarks showcase the region’s beauty, including Williamsport Falls, Adams Mill, Pipe Creek Falls and Fall Creek Gorge Preserve. The region is home to several education institutions, including Purdue University’s flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana University–Kokomo, Wabash College and Ivy Tech. Its major employers include Purdue, Subaru Automotive, Stellantis Kokomo Transmission, Tyson Fresh Meats and Frito-Lay.
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Major Grants Received
- Ready To Work Grant – U.S. Department of Labor
(USDOL) – $7.6M - America’s Promise Grant
– USDOL – $6M - Rural Healthcare Grant
– USDOL – $2.5M
Top 10 Occupation Groups by Growth
(2022-2032 long-term projections)
- Architecture and engineering occupations
- Healthcare support occupations
- Computer and mathematical occupations
- Life, physical, and social science occupations
- Community and social services occupations
- Business and financial operations occupations
- Legal occupations
- Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
- Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations
- Personal care and service occupations
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Indiana Department of Workforce Development
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Top 10 Industry Sectors
(Based on 2023 annual average employment)
- Manufacturing
- Educational Services
- Health Care and Social Services
- Retail Trade
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Construction
- Public Administration
- Admin, Support, Waste Management
- Transportation & Warehousing
- Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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Major Employers (Based on number of employees)
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EGR 4
- Purdue University
- Subaru Indiana Automotive Inc.
- Stellantis Indiana Transmission
- Dana Fairfield Manufacturing
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Tyson Fresh Meats
- Frito-Lay Inc.
- IU Health Arnett Hospital
- Wabash National Corp.
- Franciscan Health Lafayette
About the data
Note: The list of regional employers on this page was updated September 2024 to include local insights.
This database contains listings of nearly 12 million U.S. employers. Employer information is provided by Data Axle®, Omaha, NE, (866)-DATAXLE. Copyright © 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Major Educational Institutions
Name |
Type |
City |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Kokomo | Four-year | Kokomo |
| Purdue University - West Lafayette | Four-year | West Lafayette |
| Ivy Tech - Kokomo | Two-year | Kokomo |
| Ivy Tech - Lafayette | Two-year | Lafayette |
| Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing | Independent | Lafayette |
| Saint Joseph's College | Independent | Rensselaer |
| Wabash College | Independent | Crawfordsville |
Source: Indiana Commission for Higher Education
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Largest Cities and Towns in Economic Growth Region 4
| Name | Population in 2023 | Percent of region | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 71,216 | 13.9% | Tippecanoe |
| Kokomo | 59,890 | 11.7% | Howard |
| West Lafayette | 44,829 | 8.8% | Tippecanoe |
| Logansport | 18,233 | 3.6% | Cass |
| Crawfordsville | 16,577 | 3.2% | Montgomery |
| Frankfort | 16,409 | 3.2% | Clinton |
| Peru | 10,953 | 2.1% | Miami |
| Monticello | 5,543 | 1.1% | White |
| Tipton | 5,245 | 1.0% | Tipton |
| Attica | 3,230 | 0.6% | Fountain |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
Helpful Regional Tools and Resources
EGR 4 IN Depth Regional Profile
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County Highlights
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Regional Labor Mix
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Regionizer
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Labor Force Projections
These are the official labor force projections to 2050 released in September 2018 by the Indiana Business Research Center.
Commuting
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Regional Links
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