DOGE Cuts: Which US Federal employees are most likely to lose their jobs?

The federal government currently employs about 2.3 million civilian workers, accounting for roughly 0.6% of the US population, according to the White House personnel office. While the workforce has grown by 7% since 2019—largely due to new infrastructure projects funded by the 2022 infrastructure package—it still represents a smaller share of the population compared to historical peaks (e.g., 2% in the 1940s, 1% in the 1960s).