Adjusted Unemployment Rate by Race and Gender, Mar. 2021
| Demographics | BLS Official Unemployment Rate | LFPR Misclassification adjusted UR |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6.0 | 9.1 |
| White | 5.4 | 8.5 |
| Black | 9.6 | 13.4 |
| Asian | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Latino | 7.9 | 11.5 |
| Male | 6.2 | 9.1 |
| Female | 5.9 | 9.1 |
Note: Rate of misclassification among employed workers is assumed to be identical across demographic groups. All data are for workers 16+.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics; CEA calculations.