Basketball player demographics and statistics in the US
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Basketball player gender statistics
23.0% of basketball players are women and 77.0% of basketball players are men.
- Male, 77.0%
- Female, 23.0%
Basketball player gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.0% |
| Female | 23.0% |
Basketball player gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,282
Female income
$48,003
Basketball player gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in basketball player positions over time. Currently, 23.0% of basketball players are female.
Basketball player gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.29% | 55.71% |
| 2011 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2012 | 43.54% | 56.46% |
| 2013 | 40.43% | 59.57% |
| 2014 | 40.60% | 59.40% |
| 2015 | 41.17% | 58.83% |
| 2016 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2017 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2018 | 73.75% | 26.25% |
| 2019 | 78.03% | 21.97% |
| 2020 | 77.67% | 22.33% |
| 2021 | 77.02% | 22.98% |
Basketball player related jobs gender ratio
We compared basketball players 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% |
| Basketball Player | 77% | 23% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Basketball player demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among basketball players is White, which makes up 72.8% of all basketball players. Comparatively, 8.9% of basketball players are Black or African American and 7.5% of basketball players are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.8%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Basketball player race
| Basketball player race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Basketball player race and ethnicity over time
See how basketball player racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Basketball player race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.64% | 6.39% | 3.67% | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 79.62% | 6.91% | 3.79% | 6.52% |
| 2012 | 80.05% | 5.32% | 4.41% | 6.71% |
| 2013 | 77.41% | 6.27% | 3.84% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 78.39% | 6.67% | 3.59% | 7.89% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 5.55% | 3.97% | 8.32% |
| 2016 | 75.87% | 7.34% | 4.47% | 8.50% |
| 2017 | 77.01% | 6.59% | 3.84% | 8.29% |
| 2018 | 80.88% | 6.74% | 2.17% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 78.07% | 6.76% | 3.93% | 7.20% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 5.84% | 3.05% | 9.64% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 8.90% | 3.75% | 7.49% |
Basketball player wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown basketball players have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino basketball players have the lowest average salary at $49,209.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,205 |
| White | $49,466 |
| Black or African American | $49,513 |
| Asian | $51,083 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,209 |
Basketball player age breakdown
The average age of basketball players is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the basketball player population.
Basketball player age breakdown
| Basketball Player Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 30% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Basketball player educational attainment
The most common degree for basketball players is bachelor's degree, with 74% of basketball players earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Basketball players by degree level
| Basketball player degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Basketball player wage gap by degree level
According to the data, basketball players with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,150 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, basketball players earn a median annual income of $58,855 compared to $49,048 for basketball players with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,150 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,506 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,855 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,048 |
Basketball player employment statistics
Most basketball players work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where basketball players work
Below, you can see the size of companies where basketball players work.
Basketball player jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Basketball player jobs by company type
Employees with the basketball player job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most basketball players prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Basketball player jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 71% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 26% |
| Government | 2% |
Basketball player jobs by industry
The most common industries for basketball players are education, hospitality and media.
Basketball player industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Basketball player turnover and employment statistics
Basketball player unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for basketball players between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Basketball player unemployment rate by year
| Year | Basketball player unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 3.72% |
| 2019 | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 8.88% |
| 2021 | 9.09% |
Average basketball player tenure
The average basketball player stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 668 basketball players resumes in Zippia's database.
Basketball player tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Basketball player LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of basketball players 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Starter | 5.42% | 9,080 |
| Basketball Player | 6.54% | - |
| Assistant Volleyball Coach | 7.62% | 14,762 |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | 267 |
| Juggler | 13.74% | 1,764 |
| Member, Technical Staff | 14.31% | 148,787 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Similar basketball player jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Starter | 5.42% | 9,080 |
| Assistant Volleyball Coach | 7.62% | 14,762 |
| Piano Player | 8.54% | 267 |
| Juggler | 13.74% | 1,764 |
| Member, Technical Staff | 14.31% | 148,787 |
| Arranger | 30.45% | 90 |
Foreign languages spoken by basketball players
The most common foreign language among basketball players is Spanish at 38.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.1% and French is the third-most popular at 12.9%.
- Spanish, 38.7%
- Russian, 16.1%
- French, 12.9%
- Portuguese, 9.7%
- Bulgarian, 3.2%
- Other, 19.4%
Basketball player languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.7% |
| Russian | 16.1% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Portuguese | 9.7% |
| Bulgarian | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.4% |
