| 16 to 24 years | 16 to 19 years | 20 to 24 years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9.3 | 10.4 | 8.6 |
| 1986 | 9.8 | 11.7 | 8.4 |
| 1987 | 10.6 | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| 1988 | 11.7 | 13 | 10.7 |
| 1989 | 12.3 | 14.5 | 10.5 |
| 1990 | 13.3 | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| 1991 | 13.3 | 15.2 | 12 |
| 1992 | 12.6 | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| 1993 | 12.6 | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| 1994 | 16.3 | 19.5 | 13.8 |
| 1995 | 18 | 21.9 | 14.8 |
| 1996 | 18.5 | 22 | 15.5 |
| 1997 | 19.3 | 23.9 | 15.3 |
| 1998 | 20.4 | 24.8 | 16.4 |
| 1999 | 21.5 | 26.8 | 16.8 |
| 2000 | 21.2 | 27.1 | 16.2 |
| 2001 | 24.4 | 31.1 | 18.7 |
| 2002 | 25.9 | 33.3 | 19.7 |
| 2003 | 25.5 | 33.2 | 19.3 |
| 2004 | 28.9 | 37.9 | 21.7 |
| 2005 | 27.8 | 36.5 | 20.7 |
| 2006 | 28.5 | 37.6 | 21.1 |
| 2007 | 31.5 | 41.5 | 23.2 |
| 2008 | 32 | 41.8 | 23.9 |
| 2009 | 33.6 | 44.7 | 24.4 |
| 2010 | 34.9 | 45.6 | 26.3 |
July
% enrolled in school in July (ages 16-24)
Sources:
bls.gov
Share:
of
The percentage of young Americans enrolled in school in July has risen significantly. In 1985, only 9.3% of Americans ages 16 to 24 were enrolled in school in July, a percentage that has increased to 34.9% in 2010. 45.6% of 16 to 19-year-olds were enrolled in school in July 2010.