Summary
Black residents are 20% of the county's population but concentrated in lower-paying jobs and face roughly double the unemployment rate. Black homeownership is 46% versus 66% countywide. WorkSource Montgomery says the county needs targeted workforce investments.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Closing employment and wage gaps would expand county wealth and tax base; no specific figure given.
Black residents seeking career pathways, higher wages, and homeownership.
Black workers and businesses currently facing employment, wage, and capital gaps.
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ECON Committee Worksession - Jul 13, 2026
Black residents are 20% of the county's population but concentrated in lower-paying jobs and face roughly double the unemployment rate. Black homeownership is 46% versus 66% countywide. WorkSource Montgomery says the county needs targeted workforce investments.
ECON Committee Worksession - Feb 5, 2026
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