Activist demographics and statistics in the US
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Activist gender statistics
59.4% of activists are women and 40.6% of activists are men.
- Female, 59.4%
- Male, 40.6%
Activist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.4% |
| Male | 40.6% |
Activist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,969
Female income
$39,080
Activist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in activist positions over time. Currently, 59.4% of activists are female.
Activist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.35% | 56.65% |
| 2011 | 38.15% | 61.85% |
| 2012 | 40.74% | 59.26% |
| 2013 | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 2014 | 38.37% | 61.63% |
| 2015 | 36.73% | 63.27% |
| 2016 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2017 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
| 2018 | 38.78% | 61.22% |
| 2019 | 40.67% | 59.33% |
| 2020 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
| 2021 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
Activist related jobs gender ratio
We compared activists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Activist | 41% | 59% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Activist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among activists is White, which makes up 50.7% of all activists. Comparatively, 20.2% of activists are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of activists are Black or African American.
- White, 50.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.2%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
Activist race
| Activist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 50.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
Activist race and ethnicity over time
See how activist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Activist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.35% | 17.61% | 6.27% | 16.23% |
| 2011 | 56.89% | 16.87% | 6.06% | 15.54% |
| 2012 | 54.95% | 15.07% | 5.73% | 17.11% |
| 2013 | 53.25% | 16.43% | 6.56% | 17.03% |
| 2014 | 56.63% | 13.53% | 6.91% | 17.58% |
| 2015 | 55.31% | 15.57% | 5.87% | 17.04% |
| 2016 | 55.02% | 15.33% | 6.58% | 17.39% |
| 2017 | 53.30% | 15.18% | 6.13% | 18.98% |
| 2018 | 53.53% | 13.30% | 6.94% | 20.34% |
| 2019 | 53.56% | 14.42% | 6.69% | 19.68% |
| 2020 | 50.54% | 13.90% | 6.42% | 20.74% |
| 2021 | 50.67% | 13.51% | 7.32% | 20.24% |
Activist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian activists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american activists have the lowest average salary at $39,650.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,932 |
| White | $40,307 |
| Black or African American | $39,650 |
| Asian | $42,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,055 |
Average activist age
See how the average age of activists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Activist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Activist age breakdown
The average age of activists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the activist population.
Activist age breakdown
| Activist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Activist educational attainment
The most common degree for activists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of activists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Activists by degree level
| Activist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Activist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, activists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,484 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, activists earn a median annual income of $41,299 compared to $36,498 for activists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,484 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,238 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,299 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,498 |
Activist employment statistics
Company size where activists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where activists work.
Activist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 24% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 40% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Activist jobs by industry
The most common industries for activists are non profits, government and health care.
Activist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 46% |
| Government | 8% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
Activist turnover and employment statistics
Activist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for activists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Activist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Activist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average activist tenure
The average activist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 644 activists resumes in Zippia's database.
Activist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Activist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of activists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Supervisor | 9.50% | 914 |
| Job Coach | 10.75% | 49,874 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Activist | 11.48% | - |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Similar activist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Parole Supervisor | 9.50% | 914 |
| Job Coach | 10.75% | 49,874 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Child And Adolescent Therapist | 15.06% | 69,031 |
Foreign languages spoken by activists
The most common foreign language among activists is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 8.6%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 11.1%
- Arabic, 8.6%
- German, 6.2%
- Italian, 2.5%
- Other, 24.7%
Activist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Arabic | 8.6% |
| German | 6.2% |
| Italian | 2.5% |
| Other | 24.7% |
