Figure G1
Race/ethnicity of workers affected by raising the federal minimum wage to $12 per hour by 2020
| Race | Share of total affected |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 53.2% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Hispanic of any race | 24.3% |
| Asian or other race/ethnicity | 7.1% |
Source: Author's analysis of Raise the Wage Act using Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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