Colonel demographics and statistics in the US
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Colonel gender statistics
18.5% of colonels are women and 81.5% of colonels are men.
- Male, 81.5%
- Female, 18.5%
Colonel gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.5% |
| Female | 18.5% |
Colonel gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,242
Female income
$43,977
Colonel gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in colonel positions over time. Currently, 18.5% of colonels are female.
Colonel gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2011 | 85.14% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 85.13% | 14.87% |
| 2013 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2014 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2015 | 87.37% | 12.63% |
| 2016 | 86.84% | 13.16% |
| 2017 | 86.91% | 13.09% |
| 2018 | 87.31% | 12.69% |
| 2019 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2020 | 84.59% | 15.41% |
| 2021 | 81.53% | 18.47% |
Colonel related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel | 82% | 18% |
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Colonel demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among colonels is White, which makes up 71.2% of all colonels. Comparatively, 11.4% of colonels are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of colonels are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Colonel race
| Colonel race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Colonel race and ethnicity over time
See how colonel racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Colonel race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Colonel wage gap by race
According to our data, white colonels have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american colonels have the lowest average salary at $40,233.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,413 |
| White | $48,766 |
| Black or African American | $40,233 |
| Asian | $43,850 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,469 |
Average colonel age
See how the average age of colonels varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Colonel age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Colonel age breakdown
The average age of colonels is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the colonel population.
Colonel age breakdown
| Colonel Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Colonel educational attainment
The most common degree for colonels is bachelor's degree, with 61% of colonels earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Colonels by degree level
| Colonel degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Colonel wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,881 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,159 |
Colonel employment statistics
Most colonels work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where colonels work
Below, you can see the size of companies where colonels work.
Colonel jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Colonel jobs by company type
Employees with the colonel job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most colonels prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Colonel jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 55% |
Colonel jobs by industry
The most common industries for colonels are government, health care and real estate.
Colonel industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 44% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Real Estate | 9% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Colonel turnover and employment statistics
Colonel unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for colonels between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Colonel unemployment rate by year
| Year | Colonel unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average colonel tenure
The average colonel stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 525 colonels resumes in Zippia's database.
Colonel tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 43% |
Foreign languages spoken by colonels
The most common foreign language among colonels is Spanish at 29.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 12.9% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 29.0%
- German, 12.9%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- Serbian, 6.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Other, 38.6%
Colonel languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.0% |
| German | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| Serbian | 6.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Other | 38.6% |