Figure B
: Reason cited for not working among 16–24 and 16–19 year-olds not in labor force, select categories, 2001, 2011, and 2021
| Reason for not working | 2001 | 2011 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Going to school | 74.5% | 77.5% | 80.2% |
| Taking care of home/family | 13.9% | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| Could not find work | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.7% |
| Going to school | 86.9% | 89.4% | 89.5% |
| Taking care of home/family | 6.4% | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Could not find work | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% |
Source: IPUMS online data analysis system (SDA) analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, “Reason not working last year by survey year”.
This chart appears in:
Previous chart: « Figure C| : Labor force participation rate in 2001, 2011, and 2021, overall and for workers age 16–24
Next chart: Table 2| Federal law sets minimum standards for child labor in agricultural and nonagricultural employment »