Figure E
Most state and local employees are women: Gender and race/ethnicity of the private and state and local government workforce
| Men | White women | Black women | Hispanic women | AAPI, other women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private sector | 53.4% | 28.4% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 3.9% |
| State and local government | 40.4% | 39.7% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 3.6% |
Source: EPI analysis of 2017–2019 Current Population Survey microdata.
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