Census clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Census clerk gender statistics
52.5% of census clerks are women and 47.5% of census clerks are men.
- Female, 52.5%
- Male, 47.5%
Census clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% |
| Male | 47.5% |
Census clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,397
Female income
$34,883
Census clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in census clerk positions over time. Currently, 52.5% of census clerks are female.
Census clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2011 | 43.18% | 56.82% |
| 2012 | 43.62% | 56.38% |
| 2013 | 43.65% | 56.35% |
| 2014 | 42.91% | 57.09% |
| 2015 | 45.27% | 54.73% |
| 2016 | 43.70% | 56.30% |
| 2017 | 45.10% | 54.90% |
| 2018 | 47.11% | 52.89% |
| 2019 | 42.41% | 57.59% |
| 2020 | 43.93% | 56.07% |
| 2021 | 47.47% | 52.53% |
Census clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared census clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Census Clerk | 47% | 53% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Census clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among census clerks is White, which makes up 67.2% of all census clerks. Comparatively, 14.8% of census clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of census clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Census clerk race
| Census clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Census clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how census clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Census clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.90% | 7.90% | 5.10% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 72.40% | 8.38% | 5.28% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 72.46% | 8.20% | 5.30% | 11.80% |
| 2013 | 71.70% | 8.24% | 5.73% | 12.22% |
| 2014 | 72.22% | 7.88% | 5.69% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 71.54% | 7.67% | 5.87% | 12.62% |
| 2016 | 70.31% | 8.24% | 5.71% | 13.33% |
| 2017 | 70.89% | 7.57% | 6.06% | 13.08% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 7.30% | 6.18% | 13.99% |
| 2019 | 71.32% | 7.16% | 6.22% | 13.12% |
| 2020 | 69.09% | 6.67% | 5.88% | 14.10% |
| 2021 | 67.17% | 6.97% | 6.47% | 14.78% |
Census clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian census clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american census clerks have the lowest average salary at $35,052.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,230 |
| White | $35,243 |
| Black or African American | $35,052 |
| Asian | $36,087 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,381 |
Average census clerk age
See how the average age of census clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Census clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 53 |
| Unknown | 40 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 46 |
| White | 47 | 55 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Census clerk age breakdown
The average age of census clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the census clerk population.
Census clerk age breakdown
| Census Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 15% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Census clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for census clerks is bachelor's degree, with 61% of census clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Census clerks by degree level
| Census clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Census clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, census clerks with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,017 annually. With a Master's degree, census clerks earn a median annual income of $35,795 compared to $35,685 for census clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,795 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,636 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,017 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,685 |
Census clerk employment statistics
Most census clerks work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where census clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where census clerks work.
Census clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Census clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the census clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most census clerks prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Census clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 31% |
Census clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for census clerks are government, health care and education.
Census clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Education | 16% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Census clerk turnover and employment statistics
Census clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for census clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Census clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Census clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 6.86% |
| 2012 | 5.76% |
| 2013 | 4.97% |
| 2014 | 3.61% |
| 2015 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 3.68% |
Average census clerk tenure
The average census clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 180 census clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Census clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 74% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 1% |
| 5-7 years | 2% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Census clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of census clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Census Clerk | 6.92% | - |
| Teller | 7.10% | 16,298 |
| Statement Clerks Manager | 7.32% | 398 |
| Bill Poster | 7.90% | 9,154 |
| Payroll Analyst | 9.54% | 15,555 |
| Casino Gaming Worker | 10.47% | 20,178 |
Similar census clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Buyer | 6.59% | 8,917 |
| Teller | 7.10% | 16,298 |
| Statement Clerks Manager | 7.32% | 398 |
| Bill Poster | 7.90% | 9,154 |
| Payroll Analyst | 9.54% | 15,555 |
| Casino Gaming Worker | 10.47% | 20,178 |
Foreign languages spoken by census clerks
The most common foreign language among census clerks is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.2% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 22.2%
- Carrier, 11.1%
Census clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 22.2% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |