| Out of the Entire Labor Force | That Are Between The Ages of 16-24 | That Are Part-time Workers | That Are White | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of People At or Below the Federal Minimum Wage... | 2.8 | 50.5 | 64 | 78 |
Sources:
pewresearch.org
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| Out of the Entire Labor Force | That Are Between The Ages of 16-24 | That Are Part-time Workers | That Are White | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent of People At or Below the Federal Minimum Wage... | 2.8 | 50.5 | 64 | 78 |
A study by the Pew Research Center found, quite surprisingly, that not very many people in the United States earn minimum wage. Of the 2.8% of the workforce that earns at or below the federal minimum, the majority are youths, about two-thirds work part time, and they are predominantly white.