Labor market expansion between 2022 and 2023 was experienced most acutely by women as well as Black workers: Percentage-point change in employment-to-population ratio between 2022 and 2023 for select demographic groups
| Category | 2022-2023 percentage point change in EPOP |
|---|---|
| All | 0.3% |
| 16-24 | 0.7% |
| 25-54 | 0.8% |
| Black 25-54 | 1.4% |
| Women 25-54 | 1.1% |
| Black Men 25-54 | 1.7% |
| Black Women 25-54 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic Women 25-54 | 1.5% |
| White Women 25-54 | 1.0% |
Note: Race and ethnicity categories are mutually exclusive (i.e., Black non-Hispanic, Hispanic, all races). Young adults is defined as between the ages of 16 and 24. Prime-age is defined as between the ages of 25 and 54.
Source: Economic Policy Institute, State of Working America Data Library, “Employment-to-population ratio,” 2024.