Table
Employment declines by gender and age, February--September 2020
| Gender | Age | Change in employment |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 16–24 | -8.9% |
| 25–34 | -5.0% | |
| 35–44 | -2.7% | |
| 45–54 | -5.1% | |
| 55–64 | -4.6% | |
| 65+ | -3.0% | |
| Women | 16–24 | -10.0% |
| 25–34 | -8.9% | |
| 35–44 | -5.2% | |
| 45–54 | -7.2% | |
| 55–64 | -5.9% | |
| 65+ | -9.3% |
Source: Author’s analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey microdata.
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