Canvasser demographics and statistics in the US
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Canvasser gender statistics
40.0% of canvassers are women and 60.0% of canvassers are men.
- Male, 60.0%
- Female, 40.0%
Canvasser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.0% |
| Female | 40.0% |
Canvasser gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,042
Female income
$44,338
Canvasser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in canvasser positions over time. Currently, 40.0% of canvassers are female.
Canvasser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.43% | 37.57% |
| 2011 | 60.37% | 39.63% |
| 2012 | 61.24% | 38.76% |
| 2013 | 58.38% | 41.62% |
| 2014 | 56.70% | 43.30% |
| 2015 | 57.03% | 42.97% |
| 2016 | 56.58% | 43.42% |
| 2017 | 51.77% | 48.23% |
| 2018 | 52.97% | 47.03% |
| 2019 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
| 2020 | 54.70% | 45.30% |
| 2021 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
Canvasser related jobs gender ratio
We compared canvassers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Canvasser | 60% | 40% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Canvasser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among canvassers is White, which makes up 58.1% of all canvassers. Comparatively, 20.0% of canvassers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of canvassers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Canvasser race
| Canvasser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Canvasser race and ethnicity over time
See how canvasser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Canvasser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.16% | 9.09% | 4.18% | 17.04% |
| 2011 | 62.66% | 11.22% | 4.35% | 18.69% |
| 2012 | 61.51% | 11.15% | 3.95% | 20.00% |
| 2013 | 61.60% | 11.24% | 4.15% | 19.76% |
| 2014 | 64.15% | 10.43% | 4.38% | 17.67% |
| 2015 | 64.32% | 9.64% | 4.11% | 18.06% |
| 2016 | 65.00% | 10.44% | 4.17% | 17.56% |
| 2017 | 65.01% | 9.11% | 4.86% | 17.96% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 7.60% | 5.12% | 16.71% |
| 2019 | 66.24% | 6.86% | 4.94% | 18.60% |
| 2020 | 66.56% | 6.67% | 5.89% | 15.37% |
| 2021 | 58.07% | 8.35% | 6.37% | 19.95% |
Canvasser wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american canvassers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White canvassers have the lowest average salary at $44,015.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,426 |
| White | $44,015 |
| Black or African American | $47,378 |
| Asian | $44,786 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,682 |
Average canvasser age
See how the average age of canvassers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Canvasser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 44 |
Canvasser age breakdown
The average age of canvassers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the canvasser population.
Canvasser age breakdown
| Canvasser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Canvasser educational attainment
The most common degree for canvassers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of canvassers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 34% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Canvassers by degree level
| Canvasser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Canvasser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, canvassers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $47,981 annually. With a Associate degree, canvassers earn a median annual income of $44,578 compared to $43,130 for canvassers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,130 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,981 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,578 |
Canvasser employment statistics
Most canvassers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where canvassers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where canvassers work.
Canvasser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Canvasser jobs by company type
Employees with the canvasser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most canvassers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Canvasser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 8% |
Canvasser jobs by industry
The most common industries for canvassers are non profits, construction and professional.
Canvasser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 21% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Media | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Canvasser turnover and employment statistics
Canvasser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for canvassers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Canvasser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Canvasser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 5.74% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 9.56% |
Average canvasser tenure
The average canvasser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,912 canvassers resumes in Zippia's database.
Canvasser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 77% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Canvasser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of canvassers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales And Service Engineer | 6.51% | 48,731 |
| Food Demonstrator | 6.75% | 53,280 |
| Canvasser | 7.95% | - |
| Department Store Door Greeter | 8.25% | 73,267 |
| Telemarketer | 11.06% | 10,070 |
| Broker In Charge | 12.76% | 7,036 |
Similar canvasser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales And Service Engineer | 6.51% | 48,731 |
| Food Demonstrator | 6.75% | 53,280 |
| Department Store Door Greeter | 8.25% | 73,267 |
| Telemarketer | 11.06% | 10,070 |
| Broker In Charge | 12.76% | 7,036 |
Foreign languages spoken by canvassers
The most common foreign language among canvassers is Spanish at 59.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and German is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 59.4%
- French, 12.8%
- German, 4.3%
- Arabic, 3.4%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- Other, 17.0%
Canvasser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.4% |
| French | 12.8% |
| German | 4.3% |
| Arabic | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| Other | 17.0% |
