Youth in School or Working

Racial inequities lead to differences in access to school and employment for young people.

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In 2018, an average of 92.1% of youth and young adults were either in school or employed.

Photo courtesy of COO/BSK: Youth learn about career opportunities and pathways at the Diversity in Tech event at the SeaTac community center

 

From 2017-2021, 91.6% of youth and young adults in King County aged 16-24 were either employed or enrolled in school. Working or being in school may help to reinforce social connections among youth and young adults within their communities. 

  • Age: Youth age 16-18 (96.8%) were more likely to be employed or in school than young adults age 19-24 (89.1%).  

  • Race: American Indian/Alaskan Native (80.0%) and Black/African American (85.6%) youth and young adults were less likely than in the King County average to be in school or employed. Asian (95.4%) youth and young adults were more likely to be in school or employed than the King County average.  

  • Place: Youth and young adults in Seattle (94.0%) were more likely to be in school or working than youth and young adults residing in the rest of King County (90.1%). 

 

Notes & Sources

Source: American Community Survey, US Census Bureau

Youth or young adults ages 16-24 who were employed or enrolled in school in the last 3 months.

To learn more about the American Community Survey and view the data biography, click here.