Class representative demographics and statistics in the US
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Class representative demographics by:
Class representative gender statistics
61.0% of class representatives are women and 39.0% of class representatives are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Class representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Class representative gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,691
Female income
$37,133
Class representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in class representative positions over time. Currently, 61.0% of class representatives are female.
Class representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.14% | 62.86% |
| 2011 | 36.98% | 63.02% |
| 2012 | 38.61% | 61.39% |
| 2013 | 39.09% | 60.91% |
| 2014 | 39.64% | 60.36% |
| 2015 | 39.51% | 60.49% |
| 2016 | 40.12% | 59.88% |
| 2017 | 40.59% | 59.41% |
| 2018 | 39.17% | 60.83% |
| 2019 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2020 | 39.40% | 60.60% |
| 2021 | 38.98% | 61.02% |
Class representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared class representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Class Representative | 39% | 61% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Class representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among class representatives is White, which makes up 55.9% of all class representatives. Comparatively, 17.4% of class representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 13.1% of class representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 55.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 13.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Class representative race
| Class representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Class representative race and ethnicity over time
See how class representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Class representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.29% | 13.39% | 6.52% | 13.45% |
| 2011 | 63.01% | 13.68% | 6.65% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 62.21% | 13.56% | 6.47% | 14.18% |
| 2013 | 62.56% | 13.39% | 6.63% | 13.85% |
| 2014 | 61.94% | 13.33% | 6.94% | 14.04% |
| 2015 | 61.32% | 13.08% | 6.73% | 15.15% |
| 2016 | 60.44% | 13.57% | 6.97% | 15.05% |
| 2017 | 61.35% | 12.98% | 6.93% | 14.87% |
| 2018 | 61.17% | 12.56% | 7.11% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 60.77% | 12.76% | 6.91% | 15.77% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 12.16% | 7.06% | 16.38% |
| 2021 | 55.89% | 13.13% | 7.23% | 17.40% |
Class representative wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,013 |
| White | $39,825 |
| Black or African American | $38,910 |
| Asian | $41,138 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,609 |
Average class representative age
See how the average age of class representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Class representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Class representative age breakdown
The average age of class representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the class representative population.
Class representative age breakdown
| Class Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Class representative educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Class representatives by degree level
| Class representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Class representative wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,257 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,361 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,798 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,697 |
Class representative employment statistics
Most class representatives work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where class representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where class representatives work.
Class representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Class representative jobs by company type
Employees with the class representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most class representatives prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Class representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 18% |
Class representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for class representatives are education, non profits and professional.
Class representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 58% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Class representative turnover and employment statistics
Class representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for class representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Class representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Class representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average class representative tenure
The average class representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,430 class representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Class representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Class representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of class representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Order Clerk | 5.53% | 82,502 |
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Class Representative | 7.19% | - |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Reference Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,130 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Similar class representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Order Clerk | 5.53% | 82,502 |
| Eligibility Worker | 6.73% | 19,954 |
| Card Filer | 8.60% | 366 |
| Credit Checker | 8.99% | 11,860 |
| Reference Library Assistant | 11.16% | 1,130 |
| Personnel Aide | 15.31% | 42,920 |
Foreign languages spoken by class representatives
The most common foreign language among class representatives is Spanish at 34.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.4%.
- Spanish, 34.3%
- French, 16.9%
- Chinese, 8.4%
- Japanese, 5.4%
- Mandarin, 5.4%
- Other, 29.6%
Class representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 34.3% |
| French | 16.9% |
| Chinese | 8.4% |
| Japanese | 5.4% |
| Mandarin | 5.4% |
| Other | 29.6% |
