Across regional racial and ethnic groups, white Southerners have the lowest labor force participation rate of all groups: Labor force participation rates by region, race, and ethnicity
| White | Black | Hispanic | Asian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | 59.2% | 62.0% | 66.0% | 65.7% |
| Northeast | 62.5% | 61.3% | 64.2% | 63.7% |
| West | 61.2% | 63.3% | 65.7% | 62.5% |
| Midwest | 64.4% | 60.7% | 70.8% | 66.5% |
Note: Hispanic workers may be of any race.
Source: EPI analysis of 2017–2021 Current Population Survey data.