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

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Table 3.4 Median age of the labor force, by sex, race, and ethnicity, 2003, 2013, 2023, and projected 2033
Group 2003 2013 2023 2033

Total

 40.3 42.0 41.6 42.4

Men

 40.1 41.9 41.7 42.5

Women

 40.6 42.2 41.4 42.3

White

 40.8 42.7 42.2 43.0

Black

 38.5 39.8 39.8 41.2

Hispanic origin

 34.7 37.0 38.6 39.7

Source: Employment Projections program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Last Modified Date: August 29, 2024