Figure G
Among young high school grads, all gender and racial/ethnic groups face significantly higher underemployment rates today than in 2000: Underemployment rates of young high school graduates (ages 18–21) not enrolled in further schooling, by gender and race/ethnicity, 2000 and 2018
| Year | 2000 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 21.5% | 27.2% |
| Men | 19.2% | 26.2% |
| White | 17.1% | 23.8% |
| Black | 33.9% | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 25.2% |
| AAPI | 22.6% | 24.0% |
Notes: AAPI stands for Asian American/Pacific Islander. Data for 2000 and 2018 use an average of January 1998–December 2000 and December 2015–November 2018, respectively.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
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