Race/ethnicity of workers who would benefit from increasing the New York state minimum wage to $15 by July 2021
| Race | Share of total affected |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 49.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.2% |
| Hispanic of any race | 24.6% |
| Asian | 8.9% |
| Other race/ethnicity | 2.2% |
Share of each worker race/ethnic group that would benefit
| Race | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 30.9% |
| Black or African American | 40.5% |
| Hispanic of any race | 51.8% |
| Asian | 37.5% |
| Other race/ethnicity | 39.8% |
Source: EPI analysis of American Community Survey microdata, 2014