Southern Black women’s educational attainment by sector, 2023
| Less than high school | High school diploma/GED | Some college | Bachelor’s or more | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Black women | 7.8% | 25.8% | 35.3% | 31.2% |
| Private sector | 9.0% | 28.1% | 36.7% | 26.3% |
| Federal government | 2.6% | 18.3% | 35.3% | 43.8% |
| State government | 3.9% | 16.6% | 30.3% | 49.3% |
| Local government | 4.1% | 18.3% | 26.7% | 50.9% |
Notes: Some college includes associates degree and four years of college with no degree.
Source: EPI analysis of U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey from IPUMS USA, University of Minnesota, www.ipums.org.