Child advocate demographics and statistics in the US
Child advocate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates child advocate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our child advocate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about child advocates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,788 child advocates currently employed in the United States.
- 86.9% of all child advocates are women, while 13.1% are men.
- The average child advocate age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of child advocates is White (63.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- Child advocates are most in-demand in Springfield, MO.
- The non profits industry is the highest-paying for child advocates.
- Pasadena, TX pays an annual average wage of $47,859, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women child advocates earned 101% of what men earned.
- 10% of all child advocates are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for child advocates to live.
- Child advocates are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Child advocate demographics by:
Child advocate gender statistics
86.9% of child advocates are women and 13.1% of child advocates are men.
- Female, 86.9%
- Male, 13.1%
Child advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.9% |
| Male | 13.1% |
Child advocate gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,261
Female income
$36,447
Child advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in child advocate positions over time. Currently, 86.9% of child advocates are female.
Child advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.94% | 83.06% |
| 2011 | 16.24% | 83.76% |
| 2012 | 16.19% | 83.81% |
| 2013 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
| 2014 | 16.41% | 83.59% |
| 2015 | 16.20% | 83.80% |
| 2016 | 16.45% | 83.55% |
| 2017 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2018 | 15.47% | 84.53% |
| 2019 | 15.20% | 84.80% |
| 2020 | 13.57% | 86.43% |
| 2021 | 13.14% | 86.86% |
Child advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared child advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Child Advocate | 13% | 87% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Child advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among child advocates is White, which makes up 63.1% of all child advocates. Comparatively, 15.1% of child advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of child advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Child advocate race
| Child advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Child advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how child advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Child advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Child advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino child advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american child advocates have the lowest average salary at $34,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,373 |
| White | $35,361 |
| Black or African American | $34,932 |
| Asian | $37,331 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,377 |
Average child advocate age
See how the average age of child advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Child advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Child advocate age breakdown
The average age of child advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the child advocate population.
Child advocate age breakdown
| Child Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Child advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for child advocates is bachelor's degree, with 65% of child advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Child advocates by degree level
| Child advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Child advocate wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,351 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,101 |
Child advocate employment statistics
Most child advocates work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where child advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where child advocates work.
Child advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Child advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the child advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most child advocates prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Child advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 32% |
Child advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for child advocates are non profits, government and professional.
Child advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 27% |
| Government | 19% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
Child advocate turnover and employment statistics
Child advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for child advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Child advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Child advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average child advocate tenure
The average child advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,632 child advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Child advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Child advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of child advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Child Advocate | 10.37% | - |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Client Coordinator | 11.48% | 66,557 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Similar child advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Certified Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 89,939 |
| Sexual Assault Social Worker | 11.25% | 42,731 |
| Client Coordinator | 11.48% | 66,557 |
| Bereavement Counselor | 15.06% | 29,323 |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist | 15.06% | 80,817 |
Foreign languages spoken by child advocates
The most common foreign language among child advocates is Spanish at 72.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 72.3%
- French, 8.5%
- Italian, 4.6%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Arabic, 1.5%
- Other, 10.0%
Child advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.3% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Italian | 4.6% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Arabic | 1.5% |
| Other | 10.0% |
