Race/ethnicity of workers affected by increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024
Share of affected workers who are in each major racial/ethnic group
| Race | White, non-Hispanic | Black | Hispanic of any race | Asian or other race/ethnicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.5% | 16.7% | 22.7% | 7.2% |
Share of each racial/ethnic worker group that would benefit
| Race | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| Black | 40.1% |
| Hispanic of any race | 33.5% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 26.5% |
| Asian or other race/ethnicity | 22.4% |
Source: EPI analysis of the Raise the Wage Act of 2017 using Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata