City councilman demographics and statistics in the US
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City councilman gender statistics
8.5% of city councilmen are women and 91.5% of city councilmen are men.
- Male, 91.5%
- Female, 8.5%
City councilman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.5% |
| Female | 8.5% |
City councilman gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,990
Female income
$45,338
City councilman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city councilman positions over time. Currently, 8.5% of city councilmen are female.
City councilman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.83% | 6.17% |
| 2011 | 93.77% | 6.23% |
| 2012 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
| 2013 | 93.13% | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2015 | 92.86% | 7.14% |
| 2016 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2017 | 92.78% | 7.22% |
| 2018 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 91.85% | 8.15% |
| 2020 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2021 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
City councilman related jobs gender ratio
We compared city councilmen 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 Councilman | 91% | 9% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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City councilman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city councilmen is White, which makes up 77.0% of all city councilmen. Comparatively, 7.5% of city councilmen are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of city councilmen are Asian.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
City councilman race
| City councilman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
City councilman race and ethnicity over time
See how city councilman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City councilman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.49% | 3.24% | 5.55% | 5.95% |
| 2011 | 83.69% | 3.64% | 5.18% | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 82.93% | 3.57% | 5.72% | 6.02% |
| 2013 | 83.18% | 3.38% | 5.82% | 5.76% |
| 2014 | 83.21% | 3.51% | 5.46% | 6.08% |
| 2015 | 83.16% | 3.37% | 5.45% | 6.08% |
| 2016 | 82.81% | 3.28% | 6.01% | 5.91% |
| 2017 | 81.46% | 3.44% | 6.55% | 6.49% |
| 2018 | 80.96% | 3.28% | 6.75% | 6.79% |
| 2019 | 82.09% | 2.99% | 6.49% | 6.56% |
| 2020 | 78.70% | 3.47% | 6.95% | 6.88% |
| 2021 | 76.96% | 3.64% | 7.41% | 7.48% |
City councilman wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,746 |
| White | $56,502 |
| Black or African American | $51,283 |
| Asian | $55,851 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,741 |
Average city councilman age
See how the average age of city councilmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City councilman 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 councilman age breakdown
The average age of city councilmen is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the city councilman population.
City councilman age breakdown
| City Councilman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
City councilman educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
City councilmen by degree level
| City councilman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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City councilman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,391 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,575 |
| Doctorate Degree | $72,375 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,286 |
City councilman employment statistics
Most city councilmen work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where city councilmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city councilmen work.
City councilman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
City councilman jobs by company type
Employees with the city councilman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city councilmen prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
City councilman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 68% |
City councilman jobs by industry
The most common industries for city councilmen are government, education and hospitality.
City councilman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 65% |
| Education | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
City councilman turnover and employment statistics
City councilman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city councilmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City councilman unemployment rate by year
| Year | City councilman 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 councilman tenure
The average city councilman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 321 city councilmen resumes in Zippia's database.
City councilman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
City councilman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city councilmen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 7.93% | 92,312 |
| Program/Project Manager | 8.41% | 243,017 |
| Account Manager | 9.38% | 152,261 |
| Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer | 9.63% | 75,914 |
| City Councilman | 11.54% | - |
| Regional Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 63,987 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Similar city councilman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Of Environmental Services | 7.93% | 92,312 |
| Program/Project Manager | 8.41% | 243,017 |
| Account Manager | 9.38% | 152,261 |
| Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer | 9.63% | 75,914 |
| Regional Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 63,987 |
| Promotion Manager | 14.95% | 8,515 |
Foreign languages spoken by city councilmen
The most common foreign language among city councilmen is Spanish at 70.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 70.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
City councilman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
