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An Equity Profile of Orange County
71%
78%
81%
82%
81%
79%
78%
82%
87%
84%
Native American
Asian
or
Pacific Islander
Latino
Black
White
10%
5%
6%
8%
5%
6%
4%
7%
4%
3%
Native American
Asian or
Pacific Islander
Latino
Black
White
Unemployment is higher for people of color
Who is getting the region's jobs? Examining
unemployment by race/ethnicity over the
past two decades we find that, despite some
progress, racial and ethnic employment gaps
persist in Orange County. Asian
Americans/Pacific Islanders and Native
Americans have the lowest labor force
participation rates. Native Americans and
African Americans have the highest
unemployment rates. All racial/ethnic groups
except Latinos experienced an increase in
unemployment between 1990 and 2016.
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders and Native Americans
have the lowest labor force participation rates
Economic vitality
24. Labor Force Participation Rate by Race/Ethnicity,
1990 and 2016
Source: Integrated Public Use Microdata Series. Universe includes the civilian
noninstitutional labor force ages 25 through 64.
Note: Data for 2016 represent a 2012 through 2016 average.
Source: Integrated Public Use Microdata Series. Universe includes the civilian
noninstitutional population ages 25 through 64.
Note: Data for 2016 represent a 2012 through 2016 average.
Most communities of color have higher unemployment
rates than whites
25. Unemployment Rate by Race/Ethnicity,
1990 and 2016
