Race/ethnicity of workers affected by increasing the federal minimum wage to $12 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% |
Share of each worker race/ethnic group that would benefit
| Race | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 34.7% |
| Hispanic of any race | 37.8% |
| Asian or other race/ethnicity | 23.2% |
Source: EPI analysis of Raise the Wage Act using Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata