The average employee age for cast members is 36 years. The cast member workforce reached a whopping 18,500 in 2020!
Among cast members, we discovered that 59.6% of them are women, while 36.2% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among cast members is White, which makes up 62.2% of all cast members. Comparatively, there are 14.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity. Cast members are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, cast members are more likely to find a job in the hospitality industry.
From where do we know all information about cast member demographics? We analyzed 9,455 cast members resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Cast Member Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as cast members. Keep reading to find out what the results for cast members were.
Cast Member Gender Ratio
Among cast members, 59.6% of them are women compared to 36.2% which are men.
- Female, 59.6%
- Male, 36.2%
- Unknown, 4.2%
Cast Member Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among cast members is White, which makes up 62.2% of all cast members. Comparatively, there are 14.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.9%
- Black or African American, 10.9%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Cast Members
The chart below shows that 62.1% of cast members speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.9% and German is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 9.9%
- German, 4.0%
- Japanese, 3.8%
- Italian, 3.2%
- Other, 17.0%
Cast Member Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among cast members.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Cast Member Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the cast member position over time.
Cast Member Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of cast members changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of cast members based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Cast Member
By looking over 9,455 cast members resumes, we figured out that the average cast member enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 49%.
Cast Member Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of cast member employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of cast members is 40+ years old, which represents 35% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Cast Members with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, stuntman and professional baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Dancer | 9% | 85% |
| Actress | 10% | 85% |
| Softball Player | 13% | 85% |
| Cast Member | 36% | 60% |
| Baseball Scout | 93% | 2% |
| Professional Baseball Player | 94% | 3% |
| Stuntman | 94% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Cast Members with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to cast members.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Scorekeeper | 11.50% |
| Cast Member | 16.44% |
| Company Dancer | 20.85% |
| Orchestra Director | 21.74% |
| Manager, Design And Production | 27.16% |
| Producer | 35.05% |
| Amusement Park Entertainer | 37.57% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Cast Member?
Cast Member Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Black or African American men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Cast Member Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,475 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,898 |
| Master's Degree | $33,874 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,555 |
Cast Member Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
