Veterans Equity Dashboard & Insights
The Veterans Equity Dashboard combines data, visualizations, and analysis to provide an overview of labor market information related to Veterans in the Massachusetts workforce. Covered topics include demographic and geographic breakdowns, differences in unemployment, industry distribution, and more.
Click here or use the link below to access the Veterans Equity Dashboard Page, which includes the interactive dashboard, written analysis and key insights, definitions and methodology, and downloadable data.
Click here to access the Veterans Equity Dashboard page.
Click here to go directly to the interactive Veterans Equity Dashboard.
People with Disabilities Equity Dashboard & Insights
In April 2024, DER has released an interactive People with Disabilities Equity Dashboard featuring data and insights on People with Disabilities in the Massachusetts, with a focus on employment and labor market outcomes.
Click here or use the link below to access the People with Disabilities Equity Dashboard Page, which includes the interactive dashboard, written analysis and key insights, definitions and methodology, and more.
Click here to access the People with Disabilities Equity Dashboard page.
Click here to go directly to the interactive People with Disabilities Equity Dashboard.
Equity Dashboard Frequently Asked Questions
Are there plans for additional dashboards such as ones representing Pacific Islanders, Indigenous people, LGBTQ people, and others?
The current Equity Dashboards serve as a starting point and the Department of Economic Research welcomes feedback on how we can improve these dashboards and to inspire future projects. If you have suggestions about representation for a specific group, please let us know at economicresearch@mass.gov .
How are race, ethnicity, and sex determined in the statistics used in the Equity Dashboards?
The Equity Dashboards use data from multiple sources, each of which utilizes its own methods for demographic identification. Generally, racial, ethnic, and gender identity are self-reported by survey respondents for that program. More information related to identity from data sources can be found below.
The U.S. Census Bureau includes information on its website about how racial and ethnic groups are defined in Census data. The U.S. Census also provides information on why they ask about race and ethnicity in the American Community Survey and why they ask about sex in the American Community Survey.
Where can I find more labor market data specific to certain demographics?
Additional data by demographic is available through the American Community Survey Data from the US Census Bureau.
Labor Market Statistics by Demographic (12-Month Moving Averages)
The Equity Dashboards mainly rely on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The data used to create the dashboard below comes from a different data source; the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey (CPS).
Note on 12-month moving averages: The data point for each month in the below dashboard represents the average over the prior 12-months. This is a statistical method used to provide the most accurate representation of trends over time. The data is compiled by DER staff.
- Hover your cursor over the information button on the top left of the visual for more information.
- Use the filters to adjust the time period.
- Click the tabs on the top of the visualization to view the labor force participation and unemployment rates by different demographic groupings.
The data in this visualization are 12-month moving averages of the U.S. Census Bureau/Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey (CPS). The data point for each month represents the average over the last 12-months. This is a statistical method used to provide the most accurate representation of trends over time. The data is compiled by DER staff. Learn more about CPS on the U.S. Census Bureau's website.