Where Data Tells the Story
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Without a paper route, what kinds of jobs do young people have?
The top 3 industries where young people work are:
🏨Leisure and hospitality: 5.4 million young people
🛍️ Retail: 3.6 million
📚Education and health services: 3 million
In July 2025, 56.2% of employed young people ages 16–24 worked in these 3 fields.
The racial and ethnic demographics of young workers vary among industries, including the top 3 that employ high numbers of young people. Take a look at our chart that breaks it down by demographic and industry.
Did you have a job when you were a teenager?