Acrobat demographics and statistics in the US
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Acrobat gender statistics
49.6% of acrobats are women and 50.4% of acrobats are men.
- Male, 50.4%
- Female, 49.6%
Acrobat gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Acrobat gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,559
Female income
$49,299
Acrobat gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in acrobat positions over time. Currently, 49.6% of acrobats are female.
Acrobat gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.01% | 61.99% |
| 2011 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2012 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2013 | 37.61% | 62.39% |
| 2014 | 34.75% | 65.25% |
| 2015 | 39.66% | 60.34% |
| 2016 | 36.85% | 63.15% |
| 2017 | 36.27% | 63.73% |
| 2018 | 44.04% | 55.96% |
| 2019 | 43.48% | 56.52% |
| 2020 | 50.70% | 49.30% |
| 2021 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
Acrobat related jobs gender ratio
We compared acrobats with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Acrobat | 50% | 50% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Acrobat demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among acrobats is White, which makes up 56.8% of all acrobats. Comparatively, 20.7% of acrobats are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of acrobats are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.7%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Acrobat race
| Acrobat race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Acrobat race and ethnicity over time
See how acrobat racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Acrobat race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.40% | 12.71% | 5.72% | 16.72% |
| 2011 | 64.76% | 11.36% | 4.39% | 15.56% |
| 2012 | 64.83% | 10.05% | 4.31% | 16.61% |
| 2013 | 66.57% | 7.78% | 4.26% | 16.35% |
| 2014 | 62.59% | 8.68% | 6.03% | 16.77% |
| 2015 | 65.62% | 9.58% | 4.55% | 16.57% |
| 2016 | 64.16% | 11.01% | 4.91% | 15.88% |
| 2017 | 67.66% | 8.92% | 5.80% | 15.20% |
| 2018 | 63.49% | 10.70% | 5.34% | 17.88% |
| 2019 | 61.19% | 10.20% | 7.21% | 18.15% |
| 2020 | 53.67% | 13.77% | 5.33% | 19.18% |
| 2021 | 56.81% | 10.07% | 5.63% | 20.67% |
Acrobat wage gap by race
According to our data, asian acrobats have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown acrobats have the lowest average salary at $52,435.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,435 |
| White | $55,706 |
| Black or African American | $54,522 |
| Asian | $56,635 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,600 |
Average acrobat age
See how the average age of acrobats varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Acrobat age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Acrobat age breakdown
The average age of acrobats is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the acrobat population.
Acrobat age breakdown
| Acrobat Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Acrobat educational attainment
The most common degree for acrobats is bachelor's degree, with 73% of acrobats earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Acrobats by degree level
| Acrobat degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Acrobat turnover and employment statistics
Acrobat unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for acrobats between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Acrobat unemployment rate by year
| Year | Acrobat unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 21.24% |
| 2021 | 22.67% |
Average acrobat tenure
The average acrobat stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 157 acrobats resumes in Zippia's database.
Acrobat tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Acrobat LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of acrobats 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Golfer | 6.54% | 99 |
| Eagle Scout | 7.62% | 389 |
| Concert Pianist | 8.54% | 116 |
| Acrobat | 13.74% | - |
| On-Air Director | 14.31% | 5,805 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Similar acrobat jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Softball Umpire | 5.42% | 308 |
| Golfer | 6.54% | 99 |
| Eagle Scout | 7.62% | 389 |
| Concert Pianist | 8.54% | 116 |
| On-Air Director | 14.31% | 5,805 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Foreign languages spoken by acrobats
The most common foreign language among acrobats is Dutch at 22.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 22.2% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Dutch, 22.2%
- Thai, 22.2%
- Spanish, 11.1%
- Czech, 11.1%
- German, 11.1%
- Other, 22.3%
Acrobat languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dutch | 22.2% |
| Thai | 22.2% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| Czech | 11.1% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Other | 22.3% |