Black workers’ views and experiences in the U.S. labor force stand out in key ways
Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
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Black workers account for about 13% of all U.S. workers, including those who work full time, part time and are self-employed.
The share of young employees who have been with their employer three years or more has remained relatively steady over time.
In the United States, the transience of economic status varies significantly across racial and ethnic groups and by level of education.
The 2020 census counted 126.8 million occupied households, representing 9% growth over the 116.7 million households counted in the 2010 census.
The share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to a new analysis.
Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in STEM jobs compared with their share of the U.S. workforce.
In 2019, the share of American children living in poverty was on a downward trajectory, reaching record lows across racial and ethnic groups.
The number of American homeowners increased by an estimated 2.1 million over the past year, according to the Census Bureau.
Earnings overall have held steady through the pandemic in part because lower-wage workers experienced steeper job losses.
Here’s how the COVID-19 recession is affecting labor force participation and unemployment among American workers a year after its onset.
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