Circuit court judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Circuit court judge gender statistics
54.4% of circuit court judges are women and 45.6% of circuit court judges are men.
- Female, 54.4%
- Male, 45.6%
Circuit court judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% |
| Male | 45.6% |
Circuit court judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,423
Female income
$48,919
Circuit court judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in circuit court judge positions over time. Currently, 54.4% of circuit court judges are female.
Circuit court judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2011 | 51.90% | 48.10% |
| 2012 | 51.72% | 48.28% |
| 2013 | 51.08% | 48.92% |
| 2014 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
| 2015 | 48.28% | 51.72% |
| 2016 | 48.18% | 51.82% |
| 2017 | 48.29% | 51.71% |
| 2018 | 48.70% | 51.30% |
| 2019 | 47.97% | 52.03% |
| 2020 | 46.06% | 53.94% |
| 2021 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
Circuit court judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared circuit court judges with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Circuit Court Judge | 46% | 54% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Circuit court judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among circuit court judges is White, which makes up 75.9% of all circuit court judges. Comparatively, 7.7% of circuit court judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of circuit court judges are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Circuit court judge race
| Circuit court judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Circuit court judge race and ethnicity over time
See how circuit court judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Circuit court judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.54% | 5.04% | 4.71% | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 82.32% | 5.36% | 4.86% | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 82.39% | 4.98% | 5.03% | 5.91% |
| 2013 | 82.14% | 5.07% | 5.07% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 81.48% | 5.57% | 5.30% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 81.39% | 5.23% | 5.39% | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 80.82% | 5.29% | 5.55% | 6.49% |
| 2017 | 80.85% | 5.26% | 5.52% | 6.27% |
| 2018 | 80.21% | 5.44% | 5.44% | 6.88% |
| 2019 | 79.74% | 5.42% | 5.82% | 6.94% |
| 2020 | 77.22% | 5.32% | 6.13% | 7.09% |
| 2021 | 75.89% | 5.46% | 6.30% | 7.68% |
Circuit court judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian circuit court judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american circuit court judges have the lowest average salary at $49,492.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,082 |
| White | $52,259 |
| Black or African American | $49,492 |
| Asian | $54,280 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,139 |
Average circuit court judge age
See how the average age of circuit court judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Circuit court judge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Circuit court judge age breakdown
The average age of circuit court judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the circuit court judge population.
Circuit court judge age breakdown
| Circuit Court Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Circuit court judge educational attainment
The most common degree for circuit court judges is bachelor's degree, with 50% of circuit court judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 35% and doctoral degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Doctorate, 35%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Circuit court judges by degree level
| Circuit court judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Circuit court judge employment statistics
Company size where circuit court judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where circuit court judges work.
Circuit court judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
Circuit court judge turnover and employment statistics
Circuit court judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for circuit court judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Circuit court judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Circuit court judge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average circuit court judge tenure
The average circuit court judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 circuit court judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Circuit court judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 44% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Circuit court judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of circuit court judges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Circuit Court Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar circuit court judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| State Appellate Clerk | 5.54% | 66,802 |
| Litigation Assistant | 6.63% | 6,114 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by circuit court judges
The most common foreign language among circuit court judges is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Mandarin, 16.7%
- Chinese, 16.7%
Circuit court judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Mandarin | 16.7% |
| Chinese | 16.7% |