The US Census Bureau during its 1930 decennial collection asked citizens about their employment status. The agency collected additional data in 1937 to better understand the residual impact of the Great Depression on the employment status of the nation.
Which of the following inferences can be made about the impact of the Great Depression on employment status given the census data above?
Unemployment was more prevelant for females, especially those older the 65 years.
The Depression significantly impacted the employment status of individuals below the age of 25.
Unemployment for older Americans (greater than 65 years only) was similar to that of younger Americans.
Males between the ages of 25 and 29 had the 2nd highest unemployment rates.