Agricultural economist demographics and statistics in the US
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Agricultural economist gender statistics
24.7% of agricultural economists are women and 75.3% of agricultural economists are men.
- Male, 75.3%
- Female, 24.7%
Agricultural economist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.3% |
| Female | 24.7% |
Agricultural economist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,390
Female income
$59,469
Agricultural economist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in agricultural economist positions over time. Currently, 24.7% of agricultural economists are female.
Agricultural economist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2011 | 78.22% | 21.78% |
| 2012 | 76.33% | 23.67% |
| 2013 | 81.44% | 18.56% |
| 2014 | 82.89% | 17.11% |
| 2015 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2016 | 80.05% | 19.95% |
| 2017 | 84.38% | 15.62% |
| 2018 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2019 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2020 | 79.44% | 20.56% |
| 2021 | 75.34% | 24.66% |
Agricultural economist related jobs gender ratio
We compared agricultural economists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Agricultural economist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among agricultural economists is White, which makes up 61.7% of all agricultural economists. Comparatively, 16.5% of agricultural economists are Asian and 10.4% of agricultural economists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.7%
- Asian, 16.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Agricultural economist race
| Agricultural economist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.7% |
| Asian | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Agricultural economist race and ethnicity over time
See how agricultural economist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Agricultural economist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.66% | 5.35% | 14.61% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 65.75% | 7.23% | 15.54% | 9.46% |
| 2012 | 66.27% | 6.33% | 15.27% | 9.73% |
| 2013 | 64.47% | 7.46% | 15.00% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 65.07% | 6.32% | 15.59% | 10.05% |
| 2015 | 64.22% | 3.20% | 15.52% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 64.87% | 5.67% | 17.87% | 9.10% |
| 2017 | 63.74% | 5.38% | 17.02% | 12.62% |
| 2018 | 64.09% | 4.96% | 16.98% | 12.33% |
| 2019 | 60.51% | 5.12% | 19.04% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 61.75% | 5.17% | 17.27% | 12.82% |
| 2021 | 61.73% | 5.64% | 16.46% | 10.39% |
Agricultural economist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino agricultural economists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american agricultural economists have the lowest average salary at $54,080.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,176 |
| White | $70,135 |
| Black or African American | $54,080 |
| Asian | $78,042 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,779 |
Average agricultural economist age
See how the average age of agricultural economists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Agricultural economist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 50 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Agricultural economist age breakdown
The average age of agricultural economists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the agricultural economist population.
Agricultural economist age breakdown
| Agricultural Economist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Agricultural economist educational attainment
The most common degree for agricultural economists is bachelor's degree, with 51% of agricultural economists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 38% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Master's, 38%
- Diploma, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Agricultural economists by degree level
| Agricultural economist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Master's | 38% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Agricultural economist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,121 |
| Doctorate Degree | $108,216 |
Agricultural economist employment statistics
Most agricultural economists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where agricultural economists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where agricultural economists work.
Agricultural economist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Agricultural economist jobs by company type
Employees with the agricultural economist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most agricultural economists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Agricultural economist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 32% |
Agricultural economist jobs by industry
The most common industries for agricultural economists are government, professional and education.
Agricultural economist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 16% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
Agricultural economist turnover and employment statistics
Agricultural economist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for agricultural economists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural economist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Agricultural economist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average agricultural economist tenure
The average agricultural economist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 94 agricultural economists resumes in Zippia's database.
Agricultural economist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Agricultural economist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of agricultural economists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Economist | 7.51% | - |
| Survey Research Center Director | 10.82% | 79,358 |
| Clinical Psychologist-Licensed | 11.87% | 83,526 |
| Program Services Planner | 13.00% | 123,948 |
| Testing Projects Administrator | 19.82% | 52,262 |
Similar agricultural economist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Research Center Director | 10.82% | 79,358 |
| Clinical Psychologist-Licensed | 11.87% | 83,526 |
| Program Services Planner | 13.00% | 123,948 |
| Testing Projects Administrator | 19.82% | 52,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by agricultural economists
The most common foreign language among agricultural economists is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swahili at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Swahili, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Agricultural economist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Swahili | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
