Indiana
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Federal Workforce in Indiana
Total Workforce
3,386,396
Federal Workforce
24,680
Probationary Federal Workforce
4,534
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 34.17% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 40.74% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | Indiana Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 8 |
| Economy & Employment | 3 |
| Education | 7 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Energy | 6 |
| Food & Agriculture | 7 |
| Housing | 3 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 7 |
| International Development | 7 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 17 |
| Overarching | 9 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 30 |
| Research & Academic Research | 7 |
| Social Services | 18 |
| Total | 133 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/21/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 19 contracts, 40 grants and 7 leases have been terminated in Indiana.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in Indiana
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 1546 | 251 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1341 | 84 |
| FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1258 | 21 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 1077 | 64 |
| ACCOUNTING | 964 | 18 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 741 | 158 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 614 | 42 |
| AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL | 606 | 33 |
| ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | 590 | 28 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 548 | 22 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 6611 | 1213 | 7824 |
| IN | Department Of The Navy | 4139 | 333 | 4472 |
| IN | Department Of Defense | 3885 | 223 | 4108 |
| IN | Department Of The Army | 1825 | 257 | 2082 |
| IN | Department Of Commerce | 1061 | 79 | 1140 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $14,738,869 | $7,126,593 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Marion County | 15442 |
| Martin County | 4860 |
| Allen County | 2071 |
| Lake County | 1452 |
| Grant County | 1138 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
In Indiana, several federally supported social programs are instrumental in assisting residents. These programs collectively provide essential services to Indiana residents, addressing needs related to healthcare, nutrition, financial support, energy assistance, housing, and early childhood education. Examples include:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- Head Start Program
Due to federal budget cuts in 2025, some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future.
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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“This is not the fat that is supposedly out there in the federal government,” he said of the laid off National Park Service staffers. “These are working-class people that are just trying to get ahead and trying to survive” - Anonymous