Black women have the highest share of workers in the public sector: Share of public sector employment, by gender and race, 2016
| Group | Share of public sector employment |
|---|---|
| Black women | 17.7% |
| White women | 16.9% |
| Black men | 11.5% |
| White men | 11.0% |
| Black | 14.8% |
| White | 13.9% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group, 2016