White workers make up a majority of those who would benefit from the Raise the Wage Act, although workers of color would benefit disproportionately
Share of affected workers who are in each major racial/ethnic group
| Race | White, non-Hispanic | Black | Hispanic, any race | Asian or other race/ethnicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.2% | 16.9% | 24.2% | 6.8% |
Share of workers in each racial/ethnic group that would benefit
| Race | Share of each category |
|---|---|
| Black | 38.1% |
| Hispanic, any race | 33.4% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 23.2% |
| Asian or other race/ethnicity | 19.6% |
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.