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Black unemployment is significantly higher than white unemployment regardless of educational attainment: Unemployment rates by race and education level
| Black | White | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 16.6% | 6.9% | |
| High school diploma | 9.6% | 4.6% | |
| Some college experience | 7.4% | 4.0% | |
| Bachelor’s degree and higher | 4.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% |
Notes: The 12-month averages include data for December 2014 through November 2015 and is calculated for people ages 25 or older.
Source: Author’s calculations based on monthly Current Population Survey data
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