Table 2.
Socio-demographic characteristics of the American Life Panel (ALP) survey subsample of Black Americans (n = 207) as compared to the U.S. population of Black and African American adults.
| Socio-Demographic Characteristic | Current Sample * | National Population ** |
|---|---|---|
| Age M (SD) | 50.8 (12.7) | 44.5 |
| Self-reported female gender | 71.3 | 53.1 |
| Transgender (yes) a | 0.5 | |
| U.S.-Born (yes) | 90.5 | 86.2 |
| Latinx (yes) | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Sexual Orientation a | ||
| Straight or heterosexual | 87.1 | |
| Gay, homosexual, or same gender loving | 2.0 | |
| Bisexual, pansexual, or other non-monosexual identity | 4.4 | |
| Something else or don't know | 6.6 | |
| Same-sex couple b | 1.8 | |
| Marital Status | ||
| Married or living with a partner | 36.8 | 30.9 |
| Separated | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Divorced | 16.4 | 12.2 |
| Widowed | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Never married | 37.3 | 48.0 |
| Employment Status | ||
| Working | 50.2 | 59.4 |
| Unemployed and looking for work | 8.9 | 5.0 |
| Temporarily laid off, on sick or other leave | 3.6 | 0.6 |
| Disabled, retired, or homemaker a | 35.9 | |
| Other a | 1.4 | |
| Not in labor force b | 35.0 | |
| Highest Educational Level | ||
| Less than high school | 1.2 | 3.2 |
| Some high school, no diploma | 8.1 | 9.7 |
| High school graduate or equivalent | 14.1 | 32.0 |
| Some college, no degree | 30.7 | 26.2 |
| Associate's degree | 18.3 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.9 | 13.1 |
| Master's degree | 13.4 | 6.0 |
| Professional school degree | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Annual Income Level | ||
| Less than $5k | 9.2 | 3.5 |
| $5 K to $7.499K | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| $7.5 K to $9.99K | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| $10 K to $12.499K | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| $12.5 K to $14.99K | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| $15 K to $19.99K | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| $20 K to $24.99K | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| $25 K to $29.99K | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| $30 K to $34.99K | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| $35 K to $39.99K | 7.6 | 4.4 |
| $40 K to $49.99K | 7.6 | 8.8 |
| $50 K to $59.99K | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| $60 K to $74.99K | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| $75 K to $99.99K | 8.0 | 12.9 |
| $100 K to $124.99K | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| $125 K to $199.99K | 7.6 | 11.6 |
| $200 K or more | 2.8 | 5.3 |
| Urbanicity c | ||
| Small to midsize city or Large city, population of ≥50,000 | 6.8 | 10.0 |
| Rural or Small Town, population <50,000 | 93.2 | 90.0 |
| Census Division | ||
| New England | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Middle Atlantic | 28.7 | 14.0 |
| East North Central | 5.9 | 13.3 |
| West North Central | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| South Atlantic | 24.6 | 34.0 |
| East South Central | 3.9 | 9.0 |
| West South Central | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| Mountain | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Pacific | 22.2 | 7.4 |
Note: The table indicates differences between the sample and the U.S. population by age and U.S. region.
*Weighted percentages or mean are presented.
**of Black Americans aged 18 years or older from American Community Survey 2019 Public Use Microdata Sample - 1-year.
a
ALP only.
b
American Community Survey only.
c
Derived from panelist's zip code and based on Census definition – for majority of population.