Figure D
Black workers make up over half of those who would get a raise if Baltimore increased its minimum wage
Race/ethnicity of workers who would benefit from raising the Baltimore minimum wage to $15 by July 2020
| Share of total affected | |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 31.0% |
| Black or African American | 54.2% |
| Hispanic of any race | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Other race/ethnicity | 1.5% |
Share of each Baltimore worker race/ethnic group that would benefit
| Share of each category | |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 35.8% |
| Hispanic of any race | 42.6% |
| Asian | 25.4% |
| Other race/ethnicity | 22.8% |
Source: EPI analysis of Baltimore City Council Bill 16-0655 using 2014 American Community Survey microdata
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