The Status of Women in the

Women in the Triangle Metropolitan Statistical Area, and in North Carolina as a whole, have made much progress during the last few decades.i Basic Facts About Women in the Triangle Area The majority of women work—many in professional and managerial jobs—and women are a mainstay of the economic health of their communities. Yet, there are ways in which women’s status still lags behind men’s, and not all women are prospering equally. This briefing paper provides basic information about the status of women in the Triangle area, focusing on women’s earnings and workforce participation, level of education, poverty, access to child care, and health status. It also provides background demographic information about women in the region. The Triangle Metropolitan Statistical Area (referred to here as the Triangle area or The Triangle)