Unemployment
Unemployment and underemployment by age and race/ethnicity, May 2017
Unemployment
| Unemployment rate | |
|---|---|
| 16 to 24 | 9.9% |
| 25 to 54 | 4.1% |
| 55 to 64 | 3.3% |
| Black 16 to 24 | 16.8% |
| Hispanic 16 to 24 | 10.6% |
| White 16 to 24 | 8.1% |
Underemployment
| Underemployment rate | |
|---|---|
| 16 to 24 | 18.1% |
| 25 to 54 | 8.0% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.2% |
| Black 16 to 24 | 28.0% |
| Hispanic 16 to 24 | 19.5% |
| White 16 to 24 | 15.3% |
Note: Data are 12-month averages from June 2016 to May 2017.
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey data
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