Figure E
Black workers are far more likely to be unemployed than white workers at every level of education: Unemployment rates by race and education, 2019
| Black | White | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Less than high school | 14.7% | 8.3% |
| High school | 8.3% | 3.9% |
| Some college | 4.9% | 2.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.4% | 2.2% |
| Advanced degree | 2.3% | 1.7% |
Notes: White refers to non-Hispanic whites, Black refers to Blacks alone. Educational categories are mutually exclusive and represent the highest education level attained for all individuals ages 16 and older.
Source: Economic Policy Institute, State of Working America Data Library, [Unemployment by race and education], 2019.
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