Hispanics have a higher labor force participation rate than others. In 2006, the labor force participation rate—the percentage of persons 16 years and over who were working or looking for work—was 69% percent for Hispanics, 64% for blacks, and 66% for whites and Asians.
Research
The Conditions of Latinos in Education: 2008 Factbook
Publication Date:
Dec, 2008 This factbook synthesizes national and public data in a series of one-page fact sheets that provide a snapshot of the educational progress, strengths, and areas of need of Latino students throughout the education pipeline as well as select educational issues. Recognizing education as the primary means to strengthen human capital, this factbook also includes a fact sheet on Latinos in the workforce and a spotlight on Hispanics in law enforcement.
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Fast Facts
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Charting the U.S. Labor Market in 2006
