Working parents make up over one-fourth of those who would get a raise if D.C. increased its minimum wage
Family status of workers who would benefit from increasing the D.C. minimum wage to $15 by July 2020
| Share of total affected | |
|---|---|
| Married parent | 16.9% |
| Single parent | 12.1% |
| Married, no kids | 11.5% |
| Unmarried, no kids | 59.5% |
Share of each D.C. worker family type that would benefit
| Share of each category | |
|---|---|
| Married parent | 8.5% |
| Single parent | 19.2% |
| Married, no kids | 8.2% |
| Unmarried, no kids | 18.6% |
Source: EPI analysis of District of Columbia Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2016 using American Community Survey microdata