Table 1
Unemployment rates of various demographic groups, 2007 and today
| May 2007 | May 2014 | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4.4 | 6.3 | 1.4 |
| Male | 4.6 | 6.4 | 1.4 |
| Female | 4.3 | 6.2 | 1.4 |
| White | 4.1 | 5.4 | 1.3 |
| Black | 8.3 | 11.5 | 1.4 |
| Hispanic | 5.6 | 7.7 | 1.4 |
| Age 16–24 | 10.5 | 13.2 | 1.3 |
| Age 25–54 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 1.5 |
| Age 55+ | 3.1 | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| Workers age 25 and older | |||
| High school | 4.4 | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Bachelor’s and advanced degree | 2.0 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Workers under age 25, not enrolled in further schooling | |||
| High school degree | 12.0 | 15.0 | 1.3 |
| Bachelor’s and advanced degree | 5.4 | 5.2 | 1.0 |
| Occupation | |||
| Management, professional, and related occupations | 1.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Service occupations | 5.6 | 6.9 | 1.2 |
| Sales and office occupations | 4.1 | 6.3 | 1.5 |
| Construction and extraction occupations | 6.9 | 9.4 | 1.4 |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations | 3.6 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Production, transportation, and material moving occupations | 5.1 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Industry | |||
| Construction | 6.9 | 8.6 | 1.2 |
| Manufacturing | 3.9 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 3.9 | 6.4 | 1.6 |
| Transportation and utilities | 3.8 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Information | 3.3 | 5.5 | 1.7 |
| Financial activities | 2.9 | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Professional and business services | 5.4 | 6.5 | 1.2 |
| Education and health services | 3.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 6.8 | 8.1 | 1.2 |
Source: Author's analysis of the Current Population Survey public data series
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