Table 1
American Indian and white employment and unemployment rates, ages 25–54, 2009–2011
| American Indian | White | Difference (American Indian – white) | Number of jobs needed to make the American Indian rate equal the white rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate | 64.7% | 78.1% | -13.4 | 233,901 |
| Unemployment rate | 14.6% | 7.7% | 6.9 | 90,977 |
Note: These weighted data include American Indian multiracials and Hispanics of both races, but exclude the foreign born.
Source: Author's analysis of American Community Survey data from Ruggles et al. (2013)
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