Table 1.
Demographic characteristics for analytic sample
| Characteristic | Value (n = 301), % (100%) |
|---|---|
| Age group | |
| < 30 | 69 (22.8) |
| 30–39 | 49 (16.2) |
| 40–49 | 34 (11.2) |
| 50–59 | 39 (12.9) |
| 60–69 | 57 (18.8) |
| > = 70 | 55 (18.2) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 173 (57.1) |
| Asian | 34 (11.2) |
| Black or African American | 53 (17.5) |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 (6.9) |
| Other race | 8 (2.6) |
| More than one race | 14 (4.6) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 129 (42.6) |
| Female | 174 (57.4) |
| US Region | |
| Midwest | 52 (17.2) |
| Northeast | 83 (27.4) |
| South | 102 (33.7) |
| West | 66 (21.8) |
| Education | |
| Less than 4-year college degree | 198 (65.3) |
| 4-year college degree or higher | 105 (34.7) |
| Essential worker statusa | |
| Yes, essential worker | 55 (18.2) |
| Not an essential worker | 230 (75.9) |
| Unsure | 18 (5.9) |
aBased on participants response to the question, “Have you been deemed an essential worker, meaning you are still required to work outside your home during the COVID-19 outbreak? (Yes/No/Unsure).”