Table 2 Comparison of study sample characteristics with 2018–2019 U.S. Census estimates
Variable | Percentage of study sample | Percentage of adult U.S. population |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
Female | 57.7 | 51.3 |
Male | 41.2 | 48.7 |
Age group (years) | ||
18–29 | 9.3 | 21.3 |
30–39 | 16.2 | 17.2 |
40–49 | 18.4 | 15.9 |
50–59 | 27.5 | 16.9 |
60–69 | 22.0 | 14.7 |
70–79 | 6.0 | 8.9 |
80+ | 0.5 | 5.0 |
Race/ethnicity | ||
Non-Hispanic Black | 0.7 | 13.4 |
Non-Hispanic White | 92.3 | 60.4 |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.0 | 6.1 |
Hispanic/Latinx | 2.9 | 18.3 |
Native American or American Indian | 1.0 | 1.3 |
Interracial, Mixed race, or Other | 2.0 | 2.7 |
Region | ||
Northeast | 25.6 | 17.1 |
Midwest | 29.8 | 20.8 |
South | 29.5 | 38.3 |
West | 15.1 | 23.9 |
Educational attainment | ||
High School or below | 15.7 | 39.5 |
Some college | 34.2 | 18.5 |
Bachelor’s degree | 27.5 | 20.6 |
Masters/Professional degree or above | 22.5 | 11.6 |