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June 1, 2012
Characteristic | Born in 1980–1981 | Born in 1982–1983 |
---|---|---|
Total men |
87.3 | 79.9 |
White non-Hispanic |
89.3 | 82.0 |
Black non-Hispanic |
76.1 | 70.5 |
Hispanic or Latino |
89.5 | 80.6 |
Less than a high school diploma |
77.6 | 63.8 |
High school diploma, no college |
89.3 | 78.1 |
Some college or a degree |
90.9 | 88.1 |
Total women |
77.4 | 73.5 |
White non-Hispanic |
78.0 | 74.9 |
Black non-Hispanic |
72.1 | 68.0 |
Hispanic or Latino |
81.4 | 73.6 |
Less than a high school diploma |
57.2 | 55.2 |
High school diploma, no college |
70.8 | 67.1 |
Some college or a degree |
85.4 | 82.8 |
These data are featured in the TED article, Young adult employment during the recent recession.