Hours worked by prime-age black workers rose sharply during the tight labor market of the late 1990s: Percent change in average annual hours worked, by race, ethnicity, and gender, 1995–1999
| 1995–1999 | |
|---|---|
| White men | 1.0% |
| White women | 6.0% |
| Black men | 16.0% |
| Black women | 22.0% |
| Hispanic men | 12.0% |
| Hispanic women | 16.0% |
Source: Authors’ analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement microdata
