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