June 18, 2010
Employment and unemployment of fathers without spouses
| Characteristic | Percent distribution | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2009 | |
With own children under 18 years |
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Father employed |
82.8 | 76.6 |
Father not employed |
17.2 | 23.4 |
With own children 6 to 17 years, none younger |
||
Father employed |
82.3 | 77.1 |
Father not employed |
17.7 | 22.9 |
With own children under 6 years |
||
Father employed |
83.4 | 75.9 |
Father not employed |
16.6 | 24.1 |
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Footnotes: |
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These data featured in the TED article, Employment and unemployment of fathers without spouses.
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