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, July 2026, August 2026, and September 2026
| characteristic | Average of same 3 months prior year | July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White men | 67.2% | 65.9% | 66.0% | 66.3% |
| White women | 55.6% | 54.6% | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| Black men | 64.3% | 63.4% | 64.5% | 64.0% |
| Black women | 57.3% | 57.3% | 57.2% | 57.7% |
| Latinx men | 75.5% | 75.0% | 75.3% | 76.5% |
| Latinx women | 59.0% | 59.4% | 60.9% | 60.9% |
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- 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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