Among those workers who would benefit from a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2024, many have families; single parents would disproportionately benefit
Share of affected workers who are in each family status group
| Family status | Married parent | Single parent | Married, no children | Unmarried, no children |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.8% | 13.5% | 16.0% | 55.7% |
Share of each family status group that would benefit
| Family status | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| Married parent | 15.6% |
| Single parent | 38.9% |
| Married, no children | 16.5% |
| Unmarried, no children | 37.2% |
Source: Economic Policy Institute Minimum Wage Simulation Model using data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Congressional Budget Office. See Cooper, Mokhiber, and Zipperer 2019.