Employment-to-population ratios reveal Maryland employs a much larger share of Black residents than Alabama: Black employment-to-population ratios, 2018–2023
| Year | United States | Maryland | Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 58.30% | 61.10% | 52.00% |
| 2019 | 58.80% | 66.20% | 53.60% |
| 2020 | 53.70% | 62.40% | 52.10% |
| 2021 | 55.70% | 62.20% | 52.70% |
| 2022 | 58.50% | 62.50% | 54.70% |
| 2023 | 59.60% | 64.60% | 55.50% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata from the U.S. Census Bureau