Clown demographics and statistics in the US
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Clown gender statistics
61.5% of clowns are women and 38.5% of clowns are men.
- Female, 61.5%
- Male, 38.5%
Clown gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.5% |
| Male | 38.5% |
Clown gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,562
Female income
$49,301
Clown gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clown positions over time. Currently, 61.5% of clowns are female.
Clown gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.46% | 72.54% |
| 2011 | 36.09% | 63.91% |
| 2012 | 28.19% | 71.81% |
| 2013 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2014 | 24.74% | 75.26% |
| 2015 | 28.86% | 71.14% |
| 2016 | 26.48% | 73.52% |
| 2017 | 26.00% | 74.00% |
| 2018 | 32.70% | 67.30% |
| 2019 | 32.20% | 67.80% |
| 2020 | 38.84% | 61.16% |
| 2021 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
Clown related jobs gender ratio
We compared clowns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Clown | 39% | 61% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Clown demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clowns is White, which makes up 58.0% of all clowns. Comparatively, 20.4% of clowns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of clowns are Black or African American.
- White, 58.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Clown race
| Clown race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Clown race and ethnicity over time
See how clown racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clown race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.58% | 12.61% | 4.89% | 16.43% |
| 2011 | 65.93% | 11.26% | 3.56% | 15.27% |
| 2012 | 66.01% | 9.94% | 3.48% | 16.32% |
| 2013 | 67.74% | 7.68% | 3.43% | 16.06% |
| 2014 | 63.76% | 8.58% | 5.20% | 16.48% |
| 2015 | 66.80% | 9.48% | 3.72% | 16.28% |
| 2016 | 65.34% | 10.90% | 4.08% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 68.83% | 8.81% | 4.97% | 14.91% |
| 2018 | 64.66% | 10.60% | 4.50% | 17.59% |
| 2019 | 62.36% | 10.09% | 6.38% | 17.86% |
| 2020 | 54.85% | 13.67% | 4.50% | 18.89% |
| 2021 | 57.99% | 9.97% | 4.80% | 20.38% |
Clown wage gap by race
According to our data, asian clowns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown clowns have the lowest average salary at $52,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,437 |
| White | $55,709 |
| Black or African American | $54,524 |
| Asian | $56,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,603 |
Average clown age
See how the average age of clowns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clown age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Clown age breakdown
The average age of clowns is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the clown population.
Clown age breakdown
| Clown Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Clown educational attainment
The most common degree for clowns is bachelor's degree, with 47% of clowns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Clowns by degree level
| Clown degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Clown turnover and employment statistics
Clown unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clowns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clown unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clown unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 21.24% |
| 2021 | 22.67% |
Average clown tenure
The average clown stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 197 clowns resumes in Zippia's database.
Clown tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Clown LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clowns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Barrel Racer | 6.54% | 21 |
| Volunteer Coach | 7.62% | 16,331 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Clown | 13.74% | - |
| Assistant Director | 14.31% | 25,087 |
| Orchestra Director | 30.45% | 4,789 |
Similar clown jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Official | 5.42% | 6,921 |
| Barrel Racer | 6.54% | 21 |
| Volunteer Coach | 7.62% | 16,331 |
| Orchestra Musician | 8.54% | 68 |
| Assistant Director | 14.31% | 25,087 |
| Orchestra Director | 30.45% | 4,789 |
Foreign languages spoken by clowns
The most common foreign language among clowns is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 12.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Braille, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Clown languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Braille | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |