City council member demographics and statistics in the US
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City council member gender statistics
46.7% of city council members are women and 53.3% of city council members are men.
- Male, 53.3%
- Female, 46.7%
City council member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.3% |
| Female | 46.7% |
City council member gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,320
Female income
$39,839
City council member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city council member positions over time. Currently, 46.7% of city council members are female.
City council member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.85% | 38.15% |
| 2011 | 61.59% | 38.41% |
| 2012 | 60.72% | 39.28% |
| 2013 | 59.08% | 40.92% |
| 2014 | 58.41% | 41.59% |
| 2015 | 58.08% | 41.92% |
| 2016 | 57.36% | 42.64% |
| 2017 | 57.80% | 42.20% |
| 2018 | 57.61% | 42.39% |
| 2019 | 54.55% | 45.45% |
| 2020 | 53.30% | 46.70% |
| 2021 | 53.31% | 46.69% |
City council member related jobs gender ratio
We compared city council members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| City Council Member | 53% | 47% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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City council member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city council members is White, which makes up 76.7% of all city council members. Comparatively, 7.6% of city council members are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of city council members are Asian.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
City council member race
| City council member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
City council member race and ethnicity over time
See how city council member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City council member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.22% | 3.29% | 5.65% | 6.06% |
| 2011 | 83.41% | 3.69% | 5.27% | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 82.65% | 3.62% | 5.82% | 6.14% |
| 2013 | 82.91% | 3.42% | 5.92% | 5.87% |
| 2014 | 82.94% | 3.55% | 5.56% | 6.20% |
| 2015 | 82.89% | 3.42% | 5.54% | 6.19% |
| 2016 | 82.54% | 3.33% | 6.11% | 6.03% |
| 2017 | 81.19% | 3.49% | 6.65% | 6.60% |
| 2018 | 80.69% | 3.33% | 6.85% | 6.91% |
| 2019 | 81.81% | 3.03% | 6.59% | 6.68% |
| 2020 | 78.43% | 3.52% | 7.05% | 6.99% |
| 2021 | 76.69% | 3.68% | 7.51% | 7.60% |
City council member wage gap by race
According to our data, white city council members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city council members have the lowest average salary at $44,982.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,246 |
| White | $49,489 |
| Black or African American | $44,982 |
| Asian | $48,927 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,105 |
Average city council member age
See how the average age of city council members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City council member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
City council member age breakdown
The average age of city council members is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the city council member population.
City council member age breakdown
| City Council Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
City council member educational attainment
The most common degree for city council members is bachelor's degree, with 67% of city council members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
City council members by degree level
| City council member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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City council member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city council members with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $63,175 annually. With a Doctorate degree, city council members earn a median annual income of $63,162 compared to $55,587 for city council members with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $63,175 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,587 |
| Doctorate Degree | $63,162 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,062 |
City council member employment statistics
Most city council members work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where city council members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city council members work.
City council member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
City council member jobs by company type
Employees with the city council member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city council members prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
City council member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 63% |
City council member jobs by industry
The most common industries for city council members are government, professional and retail.
City council member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 58% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
City council member turnover and employment statistics
City council member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city council members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City council member unemployment rate by year
| Year | City council member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average city council member tenure
The average city council member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 746 city council members resumes in Zippia's database.
City council member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
City council member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city council members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 7.93% | 52,849 |
| Compliance Director | 8.41% | 20,942 |
| Regional Director | 9.38% | 73,300 |
| Senior Vice President-Operations | 9.63% | 124,906 |
| City Council Member | 11.54% | - |
| Personnel Manager | 13.02% | 14,803 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar city council member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Director | 7.93% | 52,849 |
| Compliance Director | 8.41% | 20,942 |
| Regional Director | 9.38% | 73,300 |
| Senior Vice President-Operations | 9.63% | 124,906 |
| Personnel Manager | 13.02% | 14,803 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by city council members
The most common foreign language among city council members is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- French, 9.4%
- Portuguese, 6.3%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
- Other, 21.7%
City council member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| French | 9.4% |
| Portuguese | 6.3% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
| Other | 21.7% |
