Cartoonist demographics and statistics in the US
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Cartoonist gender statistics
29.9% of cartoonists are women and 70.1% of cartoonists are men.
- Male, 70.1%
- Female, 29.9%
Cartoonist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.1% |
| Female | 29.9% |
Cartoonist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,635
Female income
$67,534
Cartoonist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cartoonist positions over time. Currently, 29.9% of cartoonists are female.
Cartoonist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.39% | 24.61% |
| 2011 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
| 2012 | 76.06% | 23.94% |
| 2013 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2014 | 70.41% | 29.59% |
| 2015 | 72.32% | 27.68% |
| 2016 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
| 2017 | 71.66% | 28.34% |
| 2018 | 71.40% | 28.60% |
| 2019 | 70.07% | 29.93% |
| 2020 | 70.15% | 29.85% |
| 2021 | 70.10% | 29.90% |
Cartoonist related jobs gender ratio
We compared cartoonists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Cartoonist | 70% | 30% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Cartoonist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cartoonists is White, which makes up 67.3% of all cartoonists. Comparatively, 14.0% of cartoonists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of cartoonists are Asian.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Cartoonist race
| Cartoonist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Cartoonist race and ethnicity over time
See how cartoonist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cartoonist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.92% | 2.91% | 6.74% | 10.18% |
| 2011 | 76.48% | 3.54% | 6.63% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 75.15% | 3.42% | 5.86% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 75.62% | 3.59% | 6.73% | 10.22% |
| 2014 | 74.82% | 3.45% | 7.03% | 10.44% |
| 2015 | 74.38% | 3.25% | 6.61% | 10.94% |
| 2016 | 74.01% | 2.69% | 8.11% | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 73.32% | 3.55% | 7.45% | 12.07% |
| 2018 | 72.95% | 3.37% | 8.28% | 11.51% |
| 2019 | 73.21% | 3.89% | 7.50% | 11.33% |
| 2020 | 70.23% | 3.23% | 7.87% | 12.07% |
| 2021 | 67.34% | 4.30% | 7.56% | 14.02% |
Cartoonist wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,229 |
| White | $70,984 |
| Black or African American | $66,982 |
| Asian | $75,685 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,573 |
Average cartoonist age
See how the average age of cartoonists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cartoonist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Cartoonist age breakdown
The average age of cartoonists is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the cartoonist population.
Cartoonist age breakdown
| Cartoonist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Cartoonist educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cartoonists by degree level
| Cartoonist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cartoonist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,993 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,009 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,174 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,712 |
Cartoonist employment statistics
Most cartoonists work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where cartoonists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cartoonists work.
Cartoonist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Cartoonist jobs by company type
Employees with the cartoonist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cartoonists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Cartoonist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 25% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 8% |
Cartoonist jobs by industry
The most common industries for cartoonists are education, media and government.
Cartoonist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Media | 17% |
| Government | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Cartoonist turnover and employment statistics
Cartoonist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cartoonists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cartoonist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cartoonist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average cartoonist tenure
The average cartoonist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 485 cartoonists resumes in Zippia's database.
Cartoonist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Cartoonist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cartoonists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoonist | 11.32% | - |
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Custom Designer | 13.05% | 45,123 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Director Of Interiors | 22.51% | 10,606 |
Similar cartoonist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Set Designer | 12.35% | 45,818 |
| Custom Designer | 13.05% | 45,123 |
| Wedding Designer | 14.26% | 43,844 |
| Visual Presentation Manager | 16.91% | 4,573 |
| Hat Designer | 17.98% | 43,786 |
| Director Of Interiors | 22.51% | 10,606 |
Foreign languages spoken by cartoonists
The most common foreign language among cartoonists is Spanish at 28.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 28.1%
- French, 21.9%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Japanese, 9.4%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 24.9%
Cartoonist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.1% |
| French | 21.9% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Japanese | 9.4% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.9% |