Unemployment rates for various demographic groups, 2007 and today
| 2007 | Jan. 2013 | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4.6 | 7.9 | 1.7 |
| Male | 4.7 | 8 | 1.7 |
| Female | 4.5 | 7.8 | 1.7 |
| White | 4.1 | 7 | 1.7 |
| Black | 8.3 | 13.8 | 1.7 |
| Hispanic | 5.6 | 9.7 | 1.7 |
| 16–24 | 10.5 | 16.8 | 1.6 |
| 25–54 | 3.7 | 6.7 | 1.8 |
| 55+ | 3.1 | 6 | 1.9 |
| Workers age 25 and older | |||
| Less than high school | 7.1 | 12 | 1.7 |
| High school | 4.4 | 8.1 | 1.8 |
| Some college | 3.6 | 7 | 1.9 |
| Bachelor’s and advanced degree | 2.0 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Workers age 25 and under, not enrolled in further schooling | |||
| High school degree | 12.0 | 20.3* | 1.7 |
| Bachelor’s and advanced degree | 5.4 | 8.0* | 1.5 |
* This is the average of the last 12 months. The monthly values for this series are not seasonally adjusted.
Source: Author's analysis of the Current Population Survey public data series
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