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Unemployment rate and employment-to-population ratio of workers age 25–54, by race and ethnicity, 2007 and 2016
| Apr-16 | 2007 Average | Difference | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | |
| White | 4.0% | 3.8% | 0.2% | |
| Unemployment | Black | 9.2% | 8.5% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0.9% | |
| Overall | 77.5% | 80.0% | -2.5 % | |
| White | 79.9% | 81.9% | -2.0% | |
| Employment-to-Population | Black | 72.0% | 74.7% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 74.6% | 76.9% | -2.3% |
Note: Data reflect 12-month moving averages; data for 2016 represent 12-month average from May 2015 to April 2016.
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey micro data
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