Figure A
Black workers are twice as likely to be unemployed as white workers at almost every education level: Unemployment rates by race and education, 2019
| Black | White, non-Hispanic | |
|---|---|---|
| All | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Less than high school | 15.4% | 8.4% |
| High school | 8.2% | 3.8% |
| Some college | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| College | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Advanced | 2.1% | 1.9% |
Notes: Estimates are based on a 12-month average (July 2018–June 2019). “Black” includes blacks of Hispanic ethnicity. Whites are non-Hispanic.
Source: Authors’ analysis of Current Population Survey basic monthly microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau
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