Labor force The following table shows the labor force status of people 16 years of age and older in the United States. Counts are in thousands of people_
Not in Labor Age Employed Unemployed Force Total 16 to 19 Years 4378 1528 10,995 16,901 20 to 24 Years 12,699 2329 6019 21,047 25 to 54 Years 94,082 8858 22,350 125,290 55 to 64 Years 21,636 1660 12,589 35,885 65 Years and 6268 Over 449 31,988 38,705 Totals 139,063 14,824 83,941 237,828
a) What percentage of the population were unemployed? b) What percentage of the population were unemployed and aged 25 to 54 years? c) What percentage of 20 to 24 year olds were employed? d) What percentage of employed people were aged 16 to 19 years?
