Boarder demographics and statistics in the US
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Boarder gender statistics
75.4% of boarders are women and 24.6% of boarders are men.
- Female, 75.4%
- Male, 24.6%
Boarder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.4% |
| Male | 24.6% |
Boarder gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,584
Female income
$39,251
Boarder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in boarder positions over time. Currently, 75.4% of boarders are female.
Boarder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.33% | 76.67% |
| 2011 | 20.73% | 79.27% |
| 2012 | 19.65% | 80.35% |
| 2013 | 18.21% | 81.79% |
| 2014 | 19.88% | 80.12% |
| 2015 | 24.17% | 75.83% |
| 2016 | 21.64% | 78.36% |
| 2017 | 18.21% | 81.79% |
| 2018 | 25.16% | 74.84% |
| 2019 | 19.86% | 80.14% |
| 2020 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2021 | 24.55% | 75.45% |
Boarder related jobs gender ratio
We compared boarders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Boarder | 25% | 75% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Boarder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among boarders is White, which makes up 64.2% of all boarders. Comparatively, 13.4% of boarders are Asian and 11.7% of boarders are Black or African American.
- White, 64.2%
- Asian, 13.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Boarder race
| Boarder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.2% |
| Asian | 13.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Boarder race and ethnicity over time
See how boarder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Boarder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.09% | 14.49% | 9.11% | 6.86% |
| 2011 | 62.13% | 17.12% | 7.70% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 64.44% | 14.95% | 10.12% | 9.23% |
| 2013 | 64.42% | 15.28% | 7.43% | 10.84% |
| 2014 | 63.52% | 15.07% | 7.71% | 10.49% |
| 2015 | 61.25% | 16.14% | 9.87% | 10.61% |
| 2016 | 62.40% | 12.19% | 9.67% | 12.77% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 16.53% | 11.12% | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 58.61% | 17.03% | 9.31% | 11.26% |
| 2019 | 73.24% | 12.64% | 7.69% | 3.56% |
| 2020 | 60.25% | 16.90% | 7.07% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 64.21% | 11.65% | 13.40% | 4.77% |
Boarder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian boarders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino boarders have the lowest average salary at $37,238.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,700 |
| White | $46,711 |
| Black or African American | $42,064 |
| Asian | $58,859 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,238 |
Boarder age breakdown
The average age of boarders is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the boarder population.
Boarder age breakdown
| Boarder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Boarder educational attainment
The most common degree for boarders is high school diploma, with 31% of boarders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 22%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Boarders by degree level
| Boarder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Boarder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, boarders with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,858 annually. With a Associate degree, boarders earn a median annual income of $51,899 compared to $39,056 for boarders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,858 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,899 |
Boarder employment statistics
Most boarders work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where boarders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where boarders work.
Boarder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 2% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Boarder jobs by company type
Employees with the boarder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most boarders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Boarder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 6% |
Boarder jobs by industry
The most common industries for boarders are technology, education and retail.
Boarder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Boarder turnover and employment statistics
Boarder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for boarders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Boarder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Boarder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average boarder tenure
The average boarder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 194 boarders resumes in Zippia's database.
Boarder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Boarder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of boarders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Blocker | 5.10% | 11 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Underliner | 5.45% | 706 |
| Dye Worker | 7.83% | 20,128 |
| Boarder | 10.75% | - |
| Hand Stitcher | 12.01% | 4,274 |
Similar boarder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Blocker | 5.10% | 11 |
| Upholstery Repairer | 5.26% | 3,611 |
| Underliner | 5.45% | 706 |
| Dye Worker | 7.83% | 20,128 |
| Hand Stitcher | 12.01% | 4,274 |
Foreign languages spoken by boarders
The most common foreign language among boarders is Urdu at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Indonesian at 20.0% and Malay is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Urdu, 20.0%
- Indonesian, 20.0%
- Malay, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Boarder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Urdu | 20.0% |
| Indonesian | 20.0% |
| Malay | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |