Black workers make up almost half of those who would get a raise if D.C. increased its minimum wage
Race/ethnicity of workers who would benefit from raising the D.C. minimum wage to $15 by July 2020
| Race | Share of total affected |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 46.7% |
| Hispanic of any race | 24.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Other race/ethnicity | 1.8% |
Share of each D.C. worker race/ethnic group that would benefit
| Race | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 19.8% |
| Hispanic of any race | 29.4% |
| Asian | 13.0% |
| Other race/ethnicity | 10.0% |
Source: EPI analysis of District of Columbia Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2016 using American Community Survey microdata