From where do we know all information about background actor demographics? We analyzed 780 background actors resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Background Actor Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as background actors. Keep reading to find out what the results for background actors were.
Background Actor Gender Ratio
Among background actors, 39.8% of them are women compared to 55.7% which are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 39.8%
- Unknown, 4.5%
Background Actor Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among background actors is White, which makes up 62.1% of all background actors. Comparatively, there are 13.9% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.6% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 62.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Background Actors
The chart below shows that 51.0% of background actors speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Italian at 7.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 51.0%
- Italian, 7.8%
- Chinese, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Korean, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Background Actor Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among background actors.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Background Actor Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the background actor position over time.
Background Actor Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of background actors changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of background actors based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Background Actor
By looking over 780 background actors resumes, we figured out that the average background actor enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 41%.
Background Actor Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of background actor employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of background actors is 40+ years old, which represents 35% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Background Actors with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, stuntman and professional baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Dancer | 9% | 85% |
| Actress | 10% | 85% |
| Softball Player | 13% | 85% |
| Background Actor | 56% | 40% |
| Baseball Scout | 93% | 2% |
| Professional Baseball Player | 94% | 3% |
| Stuntman | 94% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Background Actors with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to background actors.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Ice Skating Coach | 11.50% |
| Background Actor | 16.44% |
| Company Dancer | 20.85% |
| Singing Telegram Performer | 21.74% |
| Graphic Designer Internship | 27.16% |
| Program Director | 35.05% |
| Comedian | 37.57% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Background Actor?
Background Actor Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Black or African American men and Asian men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Background Actor Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,710 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,829 |
| Master's Degree | $60,169 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,047 |
Background Actor Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White