Chart 2. Percentage of people who applied for unemployment insurance benefits and who received unemployment insurance benefits, by household income in 2019
Percent of people Income

Applied for unemployment insurance

28.1

Less than $25,000

27.9

25,000 to 34,999

24.7

35,000 to 49,999

22.4

50,000 to 74,999

19.1

75,000 to 99,999

16.0

100,000 to 149,999

13.2

150,000 to 199,999

9.2

200,000 or more

Received unemployment insurance

19.6

Less than $25,000

20.7

25,000 to 34,999

19.1

35,000 to 49,999

17.8

50,000 to 74,999

15.6

75,000 to 99,999

13.2

100,000 to 149,999

10.7

150,000 to 199,999

7.4

200,000 or more

Source: Household Pulse Survey, August 19–December 21, 2020.