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Friday, September 08, 2006

The Federal Workforce by Race

The Federal workforce is diverse, with 31.7 percent comprised of members of a minority group. Of this, 17 percent is Black, 7.5 percent Hispanic, 5.1 percent Asian Pacific American, and 2.1 percent American/Indian/Alaska Native. Approximately 44 percent of the Federal workforce is female and 6.7 percent of the overall workforce consists of people with disabilities.--2006 Federal Career Guide, Department of Labor/OPM.


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