Men are more likely than women to be employed across racial and ethnic groups and among women, Black women most likely to be employed: Prime-age EPOP ratios for workers across the South by sex, race, and ethnicity
| Prime-age EPOP for men | Prime-age EPOP for women | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 72.8% |
| Black | 76.7% | 73.3% |
| Hispanic | 87.6% | 63.3% |
| Asian | 88.2% | 68.5% |
Note: Data are for prime-age population aged 25–54
Source: EPI analysis of 2017–2021 Current Population Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau.