Advocate demographics and statistics in the US
Advocate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates advocate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our advocate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about advocates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 13,459 advocates currently employed in the United States.
- 74.3% of all advocates are women, while 25.7% are men.
- The average advocate age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of advocates is White (54.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.7%), Black or African American (10.8%) and Asian (6.2%).
- In 2022, women earned 95% of what men earned.
- 11% of all advocates are LGBT.
- Advocates are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Advocate demographics by:
Advocate gender statistics
74.3% of advocates are women and 25.7% of advocates are men.
- Female, 74.3%
- Male, 25.7%
Advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.3% |
| Male | 25.7% |
Advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,413
Female income
$41,149
Advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in advocate positions over time. Currently, 74.3% of advocates are female.
Advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.96% | 72.04% |
| 2011 | 23.83% | 76.17% |
| 2012 | 25.85% | 74.15% |
| 2013 | 28.28% | 71.72% |
| 2014 | 24.00% | 76.00% |
| 2015 | 22.75% | 77.25% |
| 2016 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
| 2017 | 26.47% | 73.53% |
| 2018 | 24.32% | 75.68% |
| 2019 | 25.80% | 74.20% |
| 2020 | 25.49% | 74.51% |
| 2021 | 25.74% | 74.26% |
Advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared advocates 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% |
| Advocate | 26% | 74% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among advocates is White, which makes up 54.0% of all advocates. Comparatively, 21.7% of advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 54.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Advocate race
| Advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.70% | 14.89% | 5.18% | 17.64% |
| 2011 | 60.24% | 14.16% | 4.98% | 16.95% |
| 2012 | 58.30% | 12.36% | 4.65% | 18.52% |
| 2013 | 56.61% | 13.72% | 5.47% | 18.44% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 10.82% | 5.82% | 18.99% |
| 2015 | 58.66% | 12.85% | 4.79% | 18.45% |
| 2016 | 58.37% | 12.62% | 5.50% | 18.80% |
| 2017 | 56.65% | 12.47% | 5.05% | 20.39% |
| 2018 | 56.88% | 10.58% | 5.85% | 21.75% |
| 2019 | 56.91% | 11.70% | 5.60% | 21.09% |
| 2020 | 53.89% | 11.18% | 5.33% | 22.16% |
| 2021 | 54.03% | 10.79% | 6.24% | 21.65% |
Advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american advocates have the lowest average salary at $41,831.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,368 |
| White | $42,619 |
| Black or African American | $41,831 |
| Asian | $45,832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,517 |
Average advocate age
See how the average age of advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Advocate 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 |
Advocate age breakdown
The average age of advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the advocate population.
Advocate age breakdown
| Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for advocates is bachelor's degree, with 58% of advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Advocates by degree level
| Advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,880 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, advocates earn a median annual income of $43,810 compared to $38,078 for advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,880 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,771 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,810 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,078 |
Advocate employment statistics
Most advocates work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where advocates work.
Advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most advocates prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 13% |
Advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for advocates are non profits, health care and professional.
Advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Advocate turnover and employment statistics
Advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Advocate 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 advocate tenure
The average advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28,540 advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of advocates 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 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Student Services Specialist | 10.75% | 84,934 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Advocate | 11.48% | - |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Mental Health Worker | 15.06% | 144,879 |
Similar advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Juvenile Officer | 9.50% | 56,115 |
| Student Services Specialist | 10.75% | 84,934 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Quitline Counselor | 15.06% | 29,433 |
| Mental Health Worker | 15.06% | 144,879 |
Foreign languages spoken by advocates
The most common foreign language among advocates is Spanish at 66.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.2% and German is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 66.2%
- French, 8.2%
- German, 3.3%
- Chinese, 2.7%
- Arabic, 2.6%
- Other, 17.0%
Advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.2% |
| French | 8.2% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% |
| Arabic | 2.6% |
| Other | 17.0% |
