Car hopper demographics and statistics in the US
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Car hopper demographics by:
Car hopper gender statistics
73.9% of car hoppers are women and 26.1% of car hoppers are men.
- Female, 73.9%
- Male, 26.1%
Car hopper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.9% |
| Male | 26.1% |
Car hopper gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$30,237
Female income
$27,918
Car hopper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in car hopper positions over time. Currently, 73.9% of car hoppers are female.
Car hopper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.36% | 78.64% |
| 2011 | 26.13% | 73.87% |
| 2012 | 23.22% | 76.78% |
| 2013 | 26.91% | 73.09% |
| 2014 | 19.50% | 80.50% |
| 2015 | 20.92% | 79.08% |
| 2016 | 25.88% | 74.12% |
| 2017 | 24.79% | 75.21% |
| 2018 | 19.31% | 80.69% |
| 2019 | 28.10% | 71.90% |
| 2020 | 20.12% | 79.88% |
| 2021 | 26.07% | 73.93% |
Car hopper related jobs gender ratio
We compared car hoppers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
| Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
| Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
| Car Hopper | 26% | 74% |
| Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
| Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
| Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
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Car hopper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among car hoppers is White, which makes up 54.6% of all car hoppers. Comparatively, 17.3% of car hoppers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.8% of car hoppers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.3%
- Black or African American, 14.8%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Car hopper race
| Car hopper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.8% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Car hopper race and ethnicity over time
See how car hopper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Car hopper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.96% | 16.40% | 4.10% | 14.95% |
| 2011 | 57.53% | 18.52% | 4.69% | 16.37% |
| 2012 | 59.04% | 15.40% | 4.77% | 15.90% |
| 2013 | 58.23% | 15.61% | 4.37% | 18.39% |
| 2014 | 60.36% | 14.16% | 5.51% | 17.00% |
| 2015 | 58.88% | 17.35% | 5.22% | 15.23% |
| 2016 | 58.26% | 16.05% | 4.87% | 18.03% |
| 2017 | 58.90% | 13.89% | 4.48% | 18.94% |
| 2018 | 55.20% | 14.17% | 5.65% | 21.29% |
| 2019 | 58.75% | 15.73% | 3.83% | 17.78% |
| 2020 | 54.10% | 14.67% | 5.84% | 19.32% |
| 2021 | 54.58% | 14.78% | 7.39% | 17.31% |
Car hopper wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown car hoppers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White car hoppers have the lowest average salary at $29,013.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,044 |
| White | $29,013 |
| Black or African American | $30,510 |
| Asian | $30,877 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,789 |
Average car hopper age
See how the average age of car hoppers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Car hopper age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | |
| Black or African American | 44 | 39 |
| Asian | 60 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Car hopper age breakdown
The average age of car hoppers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the car hopper population.
Car hopper age breakdown
| Car Hopper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 28% |
Car hopper educational attainment
The most common degree for car hoppers is high school diploma, with 55% of car hoppers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Car hoppers by degree level
| Car hopper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Car hopper turnover and employment statistics
Car hopper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for car hoppers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Car hopper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Car hopper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.84% |
| 2011 | 15.19% |
| 2012 | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 11.88% |
| 2014 | 9.42% |
| 2015 | 8.90% |
| 2016 | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 10.83% |
| 2018 | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 6.31% |
| 2020 | 14.45% |
| 2021 | 12.20% |
Average car hopper tenure
The average car hopper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 269 car hoppers resumes in Zippia's database.
Car hopper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Car hopper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of car hoppers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Car Hopper | 2.50% | - |
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Grease Monkey | 5.79% | 560 |
| Traffic Analyst | 8.00% | 11,504 |
| Motor Carrier Inspector | 11.12% | 33,268 |
| Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 51,391 |
Similar car hopper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flag Signalman | 5.73% | 244 |
| Grease Monkey | 5.79% | 560 |
| Traffic Analyst | 8.00% | 11,504 |
| Motor Carrier Inspector | 11.12% | 33,268 |
| Bus Attendant | 12.88% | 51,391 |
Foreign languages spoken by car hoppers
The most common foreign language among car hoppers is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 8.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Arabic, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
Car hopper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Arabic | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
