The average employee age for columnists is 39 years. The columnist workforce reached a whopping 3,611 in 2020!
Among columnists, we discovered that 45.0% of them are women, while 50.1% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among columnists is White, which makes up 70.0% of all columnists. Comparatively, there are 13.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity. Columnists are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies. Taking it a step further, columnists are more likely to find a job in the media industry.
From where do we know all information about columnist demographics? We analyzed 5,984 columnists resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Columnist Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as columnists. Keep reading to find out what the results for columnists were.
Columnist Gender Ratio
Among columnists, 45.0% of them are women compared to 50.1% which are men.
- Male, 50.1%
- Female, 45.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
Columnist Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among columnists is White, which makes up 70.0% of all columnists. Comparatively, there are 13.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.4% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Columnists
The chart below shows that 41.5% of columnists speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 41.5%
- French, 16.2%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Mandarin, 4.9%
- German, 4.9%
- Other, 26.9%
Columnist Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among columnists.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Columnist Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the columnist position over time.
Columnist Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of columnists changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of columnists based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Columnist
By looking over 5,984 columnists resumes, we figured out that the average columnist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 32%.
Columnist Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of columnist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of columnists is 40+ years old, which represents 45% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Columnists with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, track announcer and public address announcer have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Interpreter | 16% | 77% |
| Educational Interpreter | 20% | 74% |
| Events And Communications Coordinator | 21% | 75% |
| Columnist | 50% | 45% |
| Sports Announcer | 87% | 9% |
| Public Address Announcer | 88% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 89% | 11% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Columnists with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to columnists.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Procedure Writer | 15.82% |
| Columnist | 19.36% |
| Playwright | 22.69% |
| Train Announcer | 25.03% |
| Foreign Language Interpreter | 27.03% |
| Copy Chief | 28.26% |
| Public Relations Writer | 30.27% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Columnist?
Columnist Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Hispanic or Latino men and Hispanic or Latino women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Columnist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,954 |
| Master's Degree | $42,368 |
Columnist Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
