Family status of workers who would benefit from increasing the New York state minimum wage to $15 by July 2021
| Family status | Share of total affected |
|---|---|
| Married parent | 22.0% |
| Single parent | 11.0% |
| Married, no kids | 13.8% |
| Unmarried, no kids | 53.3% |
Share of each worker family type that would benefit
| Share of each category | |
|---|---|
| Married parent | 26.8% |
| Single parent | 44.1% |
| Married, no kids | 27.8% |
| Unmarried, no kids | 45.7% |
Source: EPI analysis of American Community Survey microdata, 2014