Cheerleader demographics and statistics in the US
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Cheerleader gender statistics
84.3% of cheerleaders are women and 15.7% of cheerleaders are men.
- Female, 84.3%
- Male, 15.7%
Cheerleader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.3% |
| Male | 15.7% |
Cheerleader gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,560
Female income
$49,300
Cheerleader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cheerleader positions over time. Currently, 84.3% of cheerleaders are female.
Cheerleader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.09% | 89.91% |
| 2011 | 14.35% | 85.65% |
| 2012 | 10.43% | 89.57% |
| 2013 | 9.94% | 90.06% |
| 2014 | 8.88% | 91.12% |
| 2015 | 10.74% | 89.26% |
| 2016 | 9.65% | 90.35% |
| 2017 | 9.43% | 90.57% |
| 2018 | 12.59% | 87.41% |
| 2019 | 12.34% | 87.66% |
| 2020 | 15.85% | 84.15% |
| 2021 | 15.66% | 84.34% |
Cheerleader related jobs gender ratio
We compared cheerleaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Cheerleader | 16% | 84% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Cheerleader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cheerleaders is White, which makes up 58.3% of all cheerleaders. Comparatively, 18.5% of cheerleaders are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of cheerleaders are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Cheerleader race
| Cheerleader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Cheerleader race and ethnicity over time
See how cheerleader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cheerleader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.85% | 13.24% | 5.91% | 14.50% |
| 2011 | 66.20% | 11.89% | 4.58% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 66.27% | 10.57% | 4.50% | 14.39% |
| 2013 | 68.01% | 8.31% | 4.44% | 14.13% |
| 2014 | 64.03% | 9.21% | 6.22% | 14.55% |
| 2015 | 67.07% | 10.11% | 4.74% | 14.35% |
| 2016 | 65.61% | 11.53% | 5.10% | 13.67% |
| 2017 | 69.10% | 9.45% | 5.99% | 12.98% |
| 2018 | 64.93% | 11.23% | 5.52% | 15.66% |
| 2019 | 62.63% | 10.72% | 7.40% | 15.93% |
| 2020 | 55.12% | 14.30% | 5.52% | 16.96% |
| 2021 | 58.25% | 10.60% | 5.82% | 18.45% |
Cheerleader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian cheerleaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown cheerleaders have the lowest average salary at $52,436.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,436 |
| White | $55,707 |
| Black or African American | $54,523 |
| Asian | $56,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,601 |
Average cheerleader age
See how the average age of cheerleaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cheerleader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Cheerleader age breakdown
The average age of cheerleaders is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the cheerleader population.
Cheerleader age breakdown
| Cheerleader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Cheerleader educational attainment
The most common degree for cheerleaders is bachelor's degree, with 75% of cheerleaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Cheerleaders by degree level
| Cheerleader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Cheerleader employment statistics
Most cheerleaders work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where cheerleaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cheerleaders work.
Cheerleader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Cheerleader jobs by company type
Employees with the cheerleader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cheerleaders prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Cheerleader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 64% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 1% |
Cheerleader jobs by industry
The most common industries for cheerleaders are education, hospitality and non profits.
Cheerleader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 61% |
| Hospitality | 18% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Cheerleader turnover and employment statistics
Cheerleader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cheerleaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cheerleader unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cheerleader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 21.24% |
| 2021 | 22.67% |
Average cheerleader tenure
The average cheerleader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,120 cheerleaders resumes in Zippia's database.
Cheerleader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Cheerleader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cheerleaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Horse Racer | 6.54% | 23 |
| Diving Coach | 7.62% | 14,454 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| Cheerleader | 13.74% | - |
| News Technical Director | 14.31% | 74,706 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | 29,139 |
Similar cheerleader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Official | 5.42% | 268 |
| Horse Racer | 6.54% | 23 |
| Diving Coach | 7.62% | 14,454 |
| Accompanist | 8.54% | 197 |
| News Technical Director | 14.31% | 74,706 |
| High School Music Director | 30.45% | 29,139 |
Foreign languages spoken by cheerleaders
The most common foreign language among cheerleaders is Spanish at 76.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 4.8% and French is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 76.2%
- Japanese, 4.8%
- French, 4.8%
- Arabic, 4.8%
- Korean, 4.8%
- Other, 4.6%
Cheerleader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.2% |
| Japanese | 4.8% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Arabic | 4.8% |
| Korean | 4.8% |
| Other | 4.6% |
