Figure F
Even the most educated working-class blacks face higher joblessness: Unemployment rate of 18- to 64-year-olds in the labor force with less than a bachelor's degree, by highest level of educational attainment and race/ethnicity, 2014
| White, non-Hispanic | Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than a high school diploma | 7.8% | 17.2% |
| High school graduate | 5.1% | 10.7% |
| Some college/associate degree | 4.7% | 8.9% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey public data series
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