American Women, 2003

Facts and Figures about American Women's History, 2003, from the U.S. Census Bureau

7. As of the 2000 census, what percentage of women age 16 and over were in the civilian labor force (the percentage for men is 70%)?

Answer: 57%

Labor force participation rates for women age 16 and over vary greatly by state, ranging from 66 percent in Minnesota to 48 percent in West Virginia.

Source: http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/BasicFactsServlet 

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8. Among the 71 million women at least 16 years old who work in the civilian labor force, what percentage work full time, year-round?

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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