A more comprehensive look at employment: Employment-to-population ratios for select workers by race/ethnicity and gender, Average of same 3 months prior year, March 2026, April 2026, and May 2026
| characteristic | Average of same 3 months prior year | Mach 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White men | 67.1% | 66.6% | 66.1% | 66.2% |
| White women | 55.9% | 54.9% | 55.1% | 54.9% |
| Black men | 65.1% | 62.7% | 63.6% | 63.4% |
| Black women | 57.7% | 59.4% | 57.9% | 58.7% |
| Latinx men | 75.5% | 75.3% | 74.9% | 75.4% |
| Latinx women | 59.3% | 60.7% | 60.3% | 60.0% |
Notes: Data are for workers ages 20 and older. Racial and ethnic categories are not mutually exclusive; white and Black data do not exclude Latinx workers of each race. Employment to population levels are labeled for February, April, and the trough in between.
This chart appears in:
- Black women face a persistent pay gap, including in essential occupations during the pandemic
- #JobsDay analysis
- The strong labor market recovery has helped Latinx workers recover from the pandemic recession, but the end of economic relief measures worsened disparities that continue to demand policy attention
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