Community advocate demographics and statistics in the US
Community advocate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates community advocate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our community advocate 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 advocates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 10,090 community advocates currently employed in the United States.
- 74.2% of all community advocates are women, while 25.8% are men.
- The average community advocate age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of community advocates is White (49.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (24.6%), Black or African American (12.4%) and Asian (5.9%).
- In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
- 11% of all community advocates are LGBT.
- Community advocates are 49% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Community advocate demographics by:
Community advocate gender statistics
74.2% of community advocates are women and 25.8% of community advocates are men.
- Female, 74.2%
- Male, 25.8%
Community advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.2% |
| Male | 25.8% |
Community advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,575
Female income
$36,617
Community advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community advocate positions over time. Currently, 74.2% of community advocates are female.
Community advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.06% | 71.94% |
| 2011 | 23.92% | 76.08% |
| 2012 | 25.95% | 74.05% |
| 2013 | 28.38% | 71.62% |
| 2014 | 24.09% | 75.91% |
| 2015 | 22.83% | 77.17% |
| 2016 | 26.34% | 73.66% |
| 2017 | 26.56% | 73.44% |
| 2018 | 24.41% | 75.59% |
| 2019 | 25.89% | 74.11% |
| 2020 | 25.59% | 74.41% |
| 2021 | 25.83% | 74.17% |
Community advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared community advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Community Advocate | 26% | 74% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community advocates is White, which makes up 49.7% of all community advocates. Comparatively, 24.6% of community advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of community advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 49.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.6%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
Community advocate race
| Community advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 49.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
Community advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how community advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54.33% | 16.51% | 4.88% | 20.63% |
| 2011 | 55.87% | 15.78% | 4.67% | 19.93% |
| 2012 | 53.94% | 13.97% | 4.35% | 21.51% |
| 2013 | 52.24% | 15.33% | 5.17% | 21.43% |
| 2014 | 55.62% | 12.43% | 5.52% | 21.98% |
| 2015 | 54.30% | 14.47% | 4.48% | 21.44% |
| 2016 | 54.01% | 14.23% | 5.19% | 21.79% |
| 2017 | 52.29% | 14.08% | 4.75% | 23.38% |
| 2018 | 52.52% | 12.20% | 5.55% | 24.73% |
| 2019 | 52.54% | 13.32% | 5.30% | 24.08% |
| 2020 | 49.52% | 12.80% | 5.03% | 25.14% |
| 2021 | 49.66% | 12.41% | 5.93% | 24.64% |
Community advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community advocates have the lowest average salary at $36,908.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,557 |
| White | $37,242 |
| Black or African American | $36,908 |
| Asian | $38,571 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,618 |
Average community advocate age
See how the average age of community advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Community advocate age breakdown
The average age of community advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community advocate population.
Community advocate age breakdown
| Community Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for community advocates is bachelor's degree, with 62% of community advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Community advocates by degree level
| Community advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Community advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $39,788 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community advocates earn a median annual income of $37,740 compared to $35,272 for community advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $39,788 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,134 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,740 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,272 |
Community advocate employment statistics
Most community advocates work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where community advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community advocates work.
Community advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Community advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the community advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community advocates prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 18% |
Community advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for community advocates are non profits, health care and professional.
Community advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Community advocate turnover and employment statistics
Community advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average community advocate tenure
The average community advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,595 community advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Community advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Community advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Education Consultant | 10.75% | 15,462 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Community Advocate | 11.48% | - |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Similar community advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Education Consultant | 10.75% | 15,462 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Counselor Supervisor | 15.06% | 78,467 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Foreign languages spoken by community advocates
The most common foreign language among community advocates is Spanish at 66.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.1%.
- Spanish, 66.1%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 4.1%
- Vietnamese, 2.5%
- Cantonese, 2.5%
- Other, 16.5%
Community advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.1% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.1% |
| Vietnamese | 2.5% |
| Cantonese | 2.5% |
| Other | 16.5% |
