Figure D
Job losses fell most heavily on educated Black adults last year: Share of Black adults who experienced a layoff or job loss by education, 2024–2025
| No HS/GED | HS/GED | Some College | BA+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.24% | 12.22% | 9.03% | 7.12% |
| 2025 | 12.62% | 14.93% | 14.18% | 8.51% |
Notes: Race and ethnicity are mutually exclusive (i.e., Black non-Hispanic). Some college includes an Associate's degree.
Source: Author’s analysis of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (Washington: Board of Governors, 2025, 2026).
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