Barn hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Barn hand gender statistics
75.3% of barn hands are women and 24.7% of barn hands are men.
- Female, 75.3%
- Male, 24.7%
Barn hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.3% |
| Male | 24.7% |
Barn hand gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,405
Female income
$27,057
Barn hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in barn hand positions over time. Currently, 75.3% of barn hands are female.
Barn hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30.96% | 69.04% |
| 2011 | 32.97% | 67.03% |
| 2012 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2013 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2014 | 28.25% | 71.75% |
| 2015 | 27.41% | 72.59% |
| 2016 | 27.43% | 72.57% |
| 2017 | 26.39% | 73.61% |
| 2018 | 24.69% | 75.31% |
| 2019 | 26.12% | 73.88% |
| 2020 | 27.44% | 72.56% |
| 2021 | 24.72% | 75.28% |
Barn hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared barn hands with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Barn Hand | 25% | 75% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Barn hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among barn hands is White, which makes up 68.6% of all barn hands. Comparatively, 21.7% of barn hands are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of barn hands are Black or African American.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Barn hand race
| Barn hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Barn hand race and ethnicity over time
See how barn hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Barn hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.91% | 4.45% | 1.26% | 23.58% |
| 2011 | 69.47% | 4.89% | 1.21% | 22.45% |
| 2012 | 69.07% | 4.96% | 1.22% | 22.48% |
| 2013 | 68.80% | 4.68% | 1.22% | 22.92% |
| 2014 | 70.06% | 4.26% | 1.29% | 22.07% |
| 2015 | 71.87% | 4.35% | 1.43% | 20.04% |
| 2016 | 71.38% | 3.88% | 1.30% | 21.32% |
| 2017 | 73.51% | 3.51% | 1.30% | 19.44% |
| 2018 | 74.32% | 3.90% | 1.25% | 18.14% |
| 2019 | 73.31% | 3.67% | 1.21% | 19.40% |
| 2020 | 75.24% | 3.80% | 1.34% | 15.02% |
| 2021 | 68.55% | 3.85% | 1.75% | 21.71% |
Barn hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white barn hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino barn hands have the lowest average salary at $28,789.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,241 |
| White | $30,429 |
| Black or African American | $29,449 |
| Asian | $29,141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,789 |
Average barn hand age
See how the average age of barn hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Barn hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Barn hand age breakdown
The average age of barn hands is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the barn hand population.
Barn hand age breakdown
| Barn Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Barn hand educational attainment
The most common degree for barn hands is bachelor's degree, with 43% of barn hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Barn hands by degree level
| Barn hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Barn hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, barn hands with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,004 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, barn hands earn a median annual income of $29,910 compared to $28,590 for barn hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,590 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,910 |
| No Education | $27,889 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,004 |
Barn hand employment statistics
Most barn hands work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where barn hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where barn hands work.
Barn hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Barn hand jobs by company type
Employees with the barn hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most barn hands prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Barn hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Barn hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for barn hands are education, manufacturing and professional.
Barn hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Barn hand turnover and employment statistics
Barn hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for barn hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barn hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Barn hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average barn hand tenure
The average barn hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,003 barn hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Barn hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Foreign languages spoken by barn hands
The most common foreign language among barn hands is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 18.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 18.8%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Cherokee, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Barn hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 18.8% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Cherokee | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |
