African American share of employment, by sector, 1989–2011
| Total employment | State and local public sector | State and local | Private sector | Private sector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 10.1% | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 10.9% | 14.0% | 3.1% | 10.1% | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 10.9% | 14.1% | 3.1% | 10.1% | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 10.9% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 10.1% | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 11.0% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 10.1% | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 11.2% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 10.3% | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 10.4% | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 11.3% | 14.7% | 3.4% | 10.5% | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 11.4% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 10.6% | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 11.6% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 10.9% | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 11.7% | 14.4% | 2.7% | 11.0% | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 11.4% | 14.0% | 2.6% | 10.8% | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 11.3% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 10.6% | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 11.1% | 14.0% | 2.9% | 10.4% | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 11.0% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 10.3% | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 11.0% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 10.4% | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 11.1% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 10.5% | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.7% | 10.5% | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 11.3% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 10.7% | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 10.6% | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 11.0% | 13.0% | 2.0% | 10.4% | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 1.9% | 10.4% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 10.9% | 12.8% | 1.9% | 10.3% | -0.5% |
Source: Authors’ analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata