Share of unemployed who have been unemployed 27 weeks or more, by race and ethnicity, 2010–2011
| White | Black | Hispanic | Asian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.7% | 48.5% | 39.3% | 48.7% |
| 2011 | 42.4% | 49.9% | 39.8% | 50.1% |
Notes: The data for whites, blacks, and Asians exclude biracial or multiracial individuals and Hispanics. Data refer to workers age 16 and over.
Source: Author’s analysis of basic monthly Current Population Survey microdata