City planner demographics and statistics in the US
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City planner gender statistics
35.3% of city planners are women and 64.7% of city planners are men.
- Male, 64.7%
- Female, 35.3%
City planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.7% |
| Female | 35.3% |
City planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,600
Female income
$64,398
City planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city planner positions over time. Currently, 35.3% of city planners are female.
City planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.41% | 26.59% |
| 2011 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
| 2012 | 65.04% | 34.96% |
| 2013 | 63.54% | 36.46% |
| 2014 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2015 | 66.21% | 33.79% |
| 2016 | 62.61% | 37.39% |
| 2017 | 63.56% | 36.44% |
| 2018 | 60.60% | 39.40% |
| 2019 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
| 2020 | 57.40% | 42.60% |
| 2021 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
City planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared city planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| City Planner | 65% | 35% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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City planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city planners is White, which makes up 67.1% of all city planners. Comparatively, 12.7% of city planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of city planners are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
City planner race
| City planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
City planner race and ethnicity over time
See how city planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.82% | 7.43% | 7.10% | 7.64% |
| 2011 | 74.02% | 6.81% | 8.05% | 8.98% |
| 2012 | 75.42% | 5.64% | 7.51% | 7.35% |
| 2013 | 78.79% | 6.78% | 6.84% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 74.88% | 5.72% | 6.85% | 8.05% |
| 2015 | 71.78% | 5.57% | 7.08% | 13.15% |
| 2016 | 77.99% | 4.21% | 5.04% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 73.51% | 6.44% | 5.48% | 11.75% |
| 2018 | 75.43% | 4.40% | 7.48% | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 72.65% | 5.78% | 7.92% | 10.12% |
| 2020 | 68.64% | 5.70% | 10.94% | 9.98% |
| 2021 | 67.10% | 4.84% | 9.53% | 12.68% |
City planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian city planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city planners have the lowest average salary at $63,116.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,641 |
| White | $66,188 |
| Black or African American | $63,116 |
| Asian | $67,116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,009 |
Average city planner age
See how the average age of city planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
City planner age breakdown
The average age of city planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the city planner population.
City planner age breakdown
| City Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
City planner educational attainment
The most common degree for city planners is bachelor's degree, with 62% of city planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 30%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
City planners by degree level
| City planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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City planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,084 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,854 |
City planner employment statistics
Most city planners work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where city planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city planners work.
City planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
City planner jobs by company type
Employees with the city planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city planners prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
City planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 72% |
City planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for city planners are government, transportation and professional.
City planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 70% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
City planner turnover and employment statistics
City planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | City planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average city planner tenure
The average city planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 468 city planners resumes in Zippia's database.
City planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
City planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Economist | 7.51% | 16,568 |
| Director Of Historical Society | 10.82% | 5,754 |
| Chief, Psychology | 11.87% | 16,226 |
| City Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Human Resources Psychologist | 19.82% | 51,875 |
Similar city planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Economist | 7.51% | 16,568 |
| Director Of Historical Society | 10.82% | 5,754 |
| Chief, Psychology | 11.87% | 16,226 |
| Human Resources Psychologist | 19.82% | 51,875 |
Foreign languages spoken by city planners
The most common foreign language among city planners is Spanish at 46.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 46.2%
- French, 7.7%
- Russian, 7.7%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Other, 30.8%
City planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.2% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Russian | 7.7% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Other | 30.8% |
