Figure D
In several industries, over one-third of workers' families rely on public assistance: Share of workers within each industry who receive public assistance directly or through a family member
Occupation | Percent |
---|---|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting | 49.8% |
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services | 44.6% |
Other services (except public administration) | 37.2% |
Retail trade | 36.4% |
Construction | 36.1% |
Armed forces and active duty military | 30.3% |
Professional, scientific, mgmt., admin., and waste mgmt. services | 27.3% |
Transportation and utilities | 27.1% |
Manufacturing | 26.7% |
Educational, health, and social services | 24.8% |
Wholesale trade | 24.4% |
Mining | 20.9% |
Information | 18.7% |
Financial, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing | 18.4% |
Public administration | 16.1% |
All | 29.3% |
Note: Includes the EITC, CTC, SNAP, LIHEAP, WIC, housing assistance, TANF/cash assistance, and Medicaid.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement microdata, pooled years 2012–2014
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