Latinx disparities
Pre-pandemic unemployment levels: Unemployment rates by race and education, 2019
| Hispanic | White | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| Less than HS | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| High school | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| Some college | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Advanced degree | 2.1% | 1.7% |
Note: White refers to non-Hispanic whites, Hispanic or Latino refers to Hispanic or Latino of any race. Hispanic or Latino are households in which the head of household is Hispanic or Latino. White households are households in which the head of household is white.
Source: Economic Policy Institute, State of Working America Data Library, [Unemployment by race and education], 2019.