Median ages of the labor force, by sex, race, and ethnic origin
Table 6. Median ages of the labor force, by sex, race, and ethnic origin, 1986, 1996, 2006 and projected 2016 [Percent]
Group |
1986 |
1996 |
2006 |
2016 |
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Total |
35.4 |
38.3 |
40.8 |
42.1 |
Men |
35.7 |
38.3 |
40.6 |
41.6 |
Women |
34.9 |
38.2 |
41.0 |
42.8 |
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|
|
|
White |
35.6 |
38.6 |
41.3 |
42.7 |
Black |
33.3 |
36.4 |
38.7 |
39.8 |
Asian |
35.3 |
37.0 |
40.6 |
42.9 |
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|
|
|
|
Hispanic origin |
31.3 |
34.5 |
36.4 |
38.0 |
White non-Hispanic |
35.9 |
39.1 |
42.4 |
44.2 |
Last Modified Date: December 4, 2007
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