Border police demographics and statistics in the US
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Border police gender statistics
4.9% of border polices are women and 95.1% of border polices are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Border police gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Border police gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,884
Female income
$45,041
Border police gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in border police positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of border polices are female.
Border police gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 95.43% | 4.57% |
| 2012 | 95.37% | 4.63% |
| 2013 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
| 2014 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2015 | 95.67% | 4.33% |
| 2016 | 95.77% | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 95.68% | 4.32% |
| 2018 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 95.07% | 4.93% |
| 2020 | 95.73% | 4.27% |
| 2021 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
Border police related jobs gender ratio
We compared border polices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Border Police | 95% | 5% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Border police demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among border polices is White, which makes up 67.8% of all border polices. Comparatively, 14.4% of border polices are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of border polices are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Border police race
| Border police race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Border police race and ethnicity over time
See how border police racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Border police race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.65% | 10.16% | 1.96% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 73.82% | 10.21% | 2.21% | 11.18% |
| 2012 | 73.51% | 10.26% | 1.76% | 11.25% |
| 2013 | 74.01% | 9.64% | 1.92% | 11.39% |
| 2014 | 73.40% | 9.72% | 2.11% | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 72.77% | 10.05% | 2.31% | 12.25% |
| 2016 | 72.63% | 10.17% | 1.98% | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 72.21% | 10.23% | 2.01% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 71.33% | 9.51% | 2.50% | 13.50% |
| 2019 | 72.74% | 9.07% | 2.31% | 13.06% |
| 2020 | 69.71% | 10.31% | 2.54% | 13.02% |
| 2021 | 67.81% | 9.87% | 2.66% | 14.39% |
Border police wage gap by race
According to our data, asian border polices have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american border polices have the lowest average salary at $45,684.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,533 |
| White | $48,311 |
| Black or African American | $45,684 |
| Asian | $51,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,452 |
Average border police age
See how the average age of border polices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Border police age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Border police age breakdown
The average age of border polices is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the border police population.
Border police age breakdown
| Border Police Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Border police educational attainment
The most common degree for border polices is bachelor's degree, with 48% of border polices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Master's, 20%
- Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Border polices by degree level
| Border police degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Border police wage gap by degree level
According to the data, border polices with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,656 annually. With a Doctorate degree, border polices earn a median annual income of $55,177 compared to $52,431 for border polices with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,656 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,278 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,431 |
| Doctorate Degree | $55,177 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,769 |
Border police employment statistics
Company size where border polices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where border polices work.
Border police jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Border police turnover and employment statistics
Border police unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for border polices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Border police unemployment rate by year
| Year | Border police unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average border police tenure
The average border police stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 border polices resumes in Zippia's database.
Border police tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Border police LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of border polices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer/Training Officer | 5.55% | 77,185 |
| Border Police | 7.15% | - |
| Intelligence Group Supervisor | 8.65% | 18,668 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar border police jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Jailer/Training Officer | 5.55% | 77,185 |
| Intelligence Group Supervisor | 8.65% | 18,668 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by border polices
The most common foreign language among border polices is German at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Hungarian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Hungarian, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Border police languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Hungarian | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |