Hispanics and men will drive increase in the browning of the working class: Projected percentage-point change in share of 18- to 64-year-old working class with given racial/ethnicity characteristic, by gender, 2013–2032
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | -5.1% | -7.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Black | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Note: The working class consists of members of the labor force who have less than a bachelor's degree.
Source: EPI analysis of educational attainment trends from 1993–2013 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement and Bureau of Labor Statistics' long-term labor force projections for 2005–2050