Figure F
Among young college grads, all gender and racial/ethnic groups face higher unemployment rates today than in 2000: Unemployment rates of young college graduates (ages 21–24) not enrolled in further schooling, by gender and race/ethnicity, 2000 and 2019
| 2000 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Men | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| White | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Black | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| AAPI | 5.9% | 7.7% |
Notes: AAPI stands for Asian American/Pacific Islander. Data for 2000 and 2019 use pooled data from January 1998–December 2000 and March 2016–February 2019, respectively. Data sample includes only those college graduates ages 21–24 who have not attained an advanced degree and are not enrolled in further schooling.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau (EPI 2019a)
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