Family status of workers affected by increasing the federal minimum wage to $12 by 2020
| Family status | Share of total affected |
|---|---|
| Married, no kids | 18.7% |
| Married parent | 16.7% |
| Single parent | 11.0% |
| Unmarried, no kids | 53.6% |
Share of each worker family type that would benefit
| Family status | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| Married, no kids | 17.5% |
| Married parent | 16.1% |
| Single parent | 36.5% |
| Unmarried, no kids | 35.4% |
Source: EPI analysis of Raise the Wage Act using Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata