Community advisor demographics and statistics in the US
Community advisor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates community advisor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our community advisor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about community advisors after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 39,864 community advisors currently employed in the United States.
- 55.5% of all community advisors are women, while 44.5% are men.
- The average community advisor age is 25 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of community advisors is White (57.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Black or African American (14.4%) and Asian (6.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 102% of what men earned.
- 13% of all community advisors are LGBT.
- Community advisors are 52% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Community advisor demographics by:
Community advisor gender statistics
55.5% of community advisors are women and 44.5% of community advisors are men.
- Female, 55.5%
- Male, 44.5%
Community advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% |
| Male | 44.5% |
Community advisor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,635
Female income
$70,704
Community advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community advisor positions over time. Currently, 55.5% of community advisors are female.
Community advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2011 | 41.84% | 58.16% |
| 2012 | 43.61% | 56.39% |
| 2013 | 43.53% | 56.47% |
| 2014 | 46.41% | 53.59% |
| 2015 | 47.37% | 52.63% |
| 2016 | 46.60% | 53.40% |
| 2017 | 39.17% | 60.83% |
| 2018 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
| 2019 | 42.58% | 57.42% |
| 2020 | 50.79% | 49.21% |
| 2021 | 44.53% | 55.47% |
Community advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared community advisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Community Advisor | 45% | 55% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Community advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community advisors is White, which makes up 57.1% of all community advisors. Comparatively, 15.1% of community advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of community advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 57.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Community advisor race
| Community advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Community advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how community advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.66% | 15.65% | 4.59% | 9.90% |
| 2011 | 64.39% | 13.26% | 6.53% | 10.95% |
| 2012 | 64.39% | 10.99% | 4.66% | 14.73% |
| 2013 | 63.55% | 12.93% | 5.83% | 12.75% |
| 2014 | 63.25% | 12.83% | 5.43% | 14.75% |
| 2015 | 62.91% | 10.60% | 6.37% | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 62.77% | 10.87% | 7.47% | 12.99% |
| 2017 | 64.07% | 9.35% | 6.41% | 15.45% |
| 2018 | 65.29% | 9.17% | 6.25% | 15.36% |
| 2019 | 60.00% | 11.64% | 7.97% | 15.16% |
| 2020 | 61.05% | 9.54% | 7.47% | 15.25% |
| 2021 | 57.10% | 14.38% | 6.58% | 15.13% |
Community advisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino community advisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian community advisors have the lowest average salary at $66,471.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,143 |
| White | $71,696 |
| Black or African American | $68,826 |
| Asian | $66,471 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,344 |
Average community advisor age
See how the average age of community advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community advisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 | |
| White | 21 | 21.5 |
| Black or African American | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 23 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 24 |
Community advisor age breakdown
The average age of community advisors is 20-30 years years old, representing 67% of the community advisor population.
Community advisor age breakdown
| Community Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 7% |
| 20-30 years | 67% |
Community advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for community advisors is bachelor's degree, with 75% of community advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Community advisors by degree level
| Community advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Community advisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community advisors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $71,670 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community advisors earn a median annual income of $70,510 compared to $60,976 for community advisors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,976 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,510 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,670 |
Community advisor employment statistics
Most community advisors work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where community advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community advisors work.
Community advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Community advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the community advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community advisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Community advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 52% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 8% |
Community advisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for community advisors are education, non profits and health care.
Community advisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 40% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Government | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Community advisor turnover and employment statistics
Community advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community advisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.10% |
| 2013 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average community advisor tenure
The average community advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,284 community advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Community advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Community advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 4.43% | 119,940 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Elderly Caregiver | 6.73% | 71,532 |
| Camp Leader | 8.12% | 35,397 |
| Community Advisor | 12.72% | - |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Similar community advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider | 4.43% | 119,940 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Elderly Caregiver | 6.73% | 71,532 |
| Camp Leader | 8.12% | 35,397 |
| Health And Fitness Instructor | 13.13% | 74,644 |
Foreign languages spoken by community advisors
The most common foreign language among community advisors is Spanish at 45.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.0% and German is the third-most popular at 4.6%.
- Spanish, 45.6%
- French, 16.0%
- German, 4.6%
- Chinese, 3.8%
- Arabic, 3.8%
- Other, 26.2%
Community advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.6% |
| French | 16.0% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 3.8% |
| Arabic | 3.8% |
| Other | 26.2% |
