Employment Rates by Education, Race, and Ethnicity for Young Adults (1998-2009) #1196486 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart illustrates the percentage of weeks employed for individuals aged 18 to 24 between 1998 and 2009, segmented by educational attainment (less than high school through bachelor’s degree or higher), race, and Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. Data reveals that White non-Hispanic youth consistently showed higher employment rates across all education levels, while Black non-Hispanic youth had the lowest rates-especially among those without a high school diploma. Hispanic or Latino youth fell in between, with notable gains in employment as education increased.

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