Co-owner demographics and statistics in the US
Co-owner demographics research summary. Zippia estimates co-owner demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our co-owner estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about co-owners after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 715,625 co-owners currently employed in the United States.
- 46.8% of all co-owners are women, while 53.2% are men.
- The average co-owner age is 51 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of co-owners is White (76.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.5%), Asian (7.4%) and Unknown (3.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
- 12% of all co-owners are LGBT.
- Co-owners are 88% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Co-owner demographics by:
Co-owner gender statistics
46.8% of co-owners are women and 53.2% of co-owners are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Co-owner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Co-owner gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,612
Female income
$77,788
Co-owner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in co-owner positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of co-owners are female.
Co-owner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.75% | 38.25% |
| 2011 | 61.50% | 38.50% |
| 2012 | 60.62% | 39.38% |
| 2013 | 58.98% | 41.02% |
| 2014 | 58.32% | 41.68% |
| 2015 | 57.99% | 42.01% |
| 2016 | 57.26% | 42.74% |
| 2017 | 57.70% | 42.30% |
| 2018 | 57.51% | 42.49% |
| 2019 | 54.45% | 45.55% |
| 2020 | 53.20% | 46.80% |
| 2021 | 53.21% | 46.79% |
Co-owner related jobs gender ratio
We compared co-owners 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% |
| Co-Owner | 53% | 47% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Co-owner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among co-owners is White, which makes up 76.8% of all co-owners. Comparatively, 7.5% of co-owners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of co-owners are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Co-owner race
| Co-owner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Co-owner race and ethnicity over time
See how co-owner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Co-owner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.38% | 3.26% | 5.59% | 5.99% |
| 2011 | 83.58% | 3.66% | 5.22% | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 82.82% | 3.59% | 5.76% | 6.07% |
| 2013 | 83.07% | 3.40% | 5.86% | 5.80% |
| 2014 | 83.10% | 3.53% | 5.50% | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 83.05% | 3.39% | 5.49% | 6.13% |
| 2016 | 82.70% | 3.30% | 6.05% | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 81.35% | 3.46% | 6.59% | 6.53% |
| 2018 | 80.85% | 3.30% | 6.79% | 6.84% |
| 2019 | 81.98% | 3.01% | 6.53% | 6.61% |
| 2020 | 78.59% | 3.49% | 6.99% | 6.92% |
| 2021 | 76.85% | 3.66% | 7.45% | 7.53% |
Co-owner wage gap by race
According to our data, white co-owners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american co-owners have the lowest average salary at $81,853.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,810 |
| White | $85,199 |
| Black or African American | $81,853 |
| Asian | $84,792 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,452 |
Average co-owner age
See how the average age of co-owners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Co-owner 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 |
Co-owner age breakdown
The average age of co-owners is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the co-owner population.
Co-owner age breakdown
| Co-Owner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Co-owner educational attainment
The most common degree for co-owners is bachelor's degree, with 54% of co-owners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Co-owners by degree level
| Co-owner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Co-owner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, co-owners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,389 annually. With a Doctorate degree, co-owners earn a median annual income of $94,381 compared to $89,456 for co-owners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,389 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $89,456 |
| Doctorate Degree | $94,381 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $76,312 |
Co-owner employment statistics
Most co-owners work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where co-owners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where co-owners work.
Co-owner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Co-owner jobs by company type
Employees with the co-owner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most co-owners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Co-owner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 1% |
Co-owner jobs by industry
The most common industries for co-owners are retail, professional and manufacturing.
Co-owner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Start-up | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Co-owner turnover and employment statistics
Co-owner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for co-owners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Co-owner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Co-owner 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 co-owner tenure
The average co-owner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41,417 co-owners resumes in Zippia's database.
Co-owner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Co-owner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of co-owners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Project Director | 8.41% | 116,968 |
| Corporate Account Manager | 9.38% | 170,741 |
| Vice President, Operations And Finance | 9.63% | 173,653 |
| Co-Owner | 11.54% | - |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 13.02% | 73,168 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Similar co-owner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Project Director | 8.41% | 116,968 |
| Corporate Account Manager | 9.38% | 170,741 |
| Vice President, Operations And Finance | 9.63% | 173,653 |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 13.02% | 73,168 |
| Promotions Director | 14.95% | 8,812 |
Foreign languages spoken by co-owners
The most common foreign language among co-owners is Spanish at 54.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.7% and Italian is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 54.5%
- French, 8.7%
- Italian, 4.8%
- Portuguese, 4.4%
- German, 4.4%
- Other, 23.2%
Co-owner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| French | 8.7% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.4% |
| German | 4.4% |
| Other | 23.2% |
