Workforce Composition
Pie charts showing workforce composition by age, gender, and ethnicity
About this visualization
This visualization presents the composition of the U.S. workforce across multiple demographic dimensions including age, gender, ethnicity, education level, and industry sector. It allows users to explore how workforce demographics vary across different industries and how they have changed over time.
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Data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last updated on February 15, 2023.
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About this Visualization
This visualization presents the composition of the U.S. workforce across multiple demographic dimensions including age, gender, ethnicity, education level, and industry sector. It allows users to explore how workforce demographics vary across different industries and how they have changed over time.
Key Insights
- The technology sector has the youngest workforce composition with a median age of 38
- Healthcare has the highest proportion of female workers at 74%
- Workforce diversity has increased across all sectors over the past decade
- Educational attainment levels vary significantly by industry sector
How to Use
This visualization allows you to explore workforce composition. You can interact with the chart by hovering over data points to see detailed information, and use the settings panel to customize the view.
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