Figure A
First quarter 2026 estimates reveal lower employment among Black men relative to the first quarter of 2025: Q1 Black employment-to-population ratios, 2025 and 2026
| Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Black overall | 58.3% | 57.5% |
| Black women | 56.40% | 56.40% |
| Black men | 60.50% | 58.80% |
Source: Author's analysis of Current Population Survey microdata, EPI Current Population Survey Extracts, Version 2026.4.13, https://microdata.epi.org.
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