Median age of the labor force, by sex, race and ethnicity

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**Table 3.6 Median age of the labor force, by sex, race, and ethnicity, 1996, 2006, 2016 and projected 2026**
Group	1996	2006	2016	2026
Total	38.3	40.8	42.0	42.3
Men	38.3	40.6	41.9	42.1
Women	38.2	41.0	42.0	42.5

White	41.8	41.3	42.8	43.0
Black	36.4	38.7	39.4	40.0
Asian	37.0	40.1	41.2	42.5

Hispanic origin	33.9	35.6	37.8	39.3
White non-Hispanic	39.1	42.4	44.2	44.1
Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Last Modified Date: October 24, 2017

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