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Ethnic distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States 2016

Distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the United States in the 2015-2016 season, by ethnicity

The data describes the distribution of roles for broadcast scripted shows in the U.S. in 2015-2016 season, sorted by ethnicity. According to the source, 17% of broadcast scripted show roles were occupied by black actors in the 2015-16 season.

White 66
Black 17
Latino 6
Asian 5
Mixed 6