Community aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Community aide gender statistics
70.8% of community aides are women and 29.2% of community aides are men.
- Female, 70.8%
- Male, 29.2%
Community aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.8% |
| Male | 29.2% |
Community aide gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,188
Female income
$24,327
Community aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community aide positions over time. Currently, 70.8% of community aides are female.
Community aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.61% | 68.39% |
| 2011 | 27.15% | 72.85% |
| 2012 | 29.34% | 70.66% |
| 2013 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2014 | 27.33% | 72.67% |
| 2015 | 25.96% | 74.04% |
| 2016 | 29.77% | 70.23% |
| 2017 | 30.01% | 69.99% |
| 2018 | 27.68% | 72.32% |
| 2019 | 29.29% | 70.71% |
| 2020 | 28.95% | 71.05% |
| 2021 | 29.22% | 70.78% |
Community aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared community aides 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 Aide | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community aides is White, which makes up 55.5% of all community aides. Comparatively, 19.2% of community aides are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of community aides are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Community aide race
| Community aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Community aide race and ethnicity over time
See how community aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.19% | 15.92% | 5.89% | 15.18% |
| 2011 | 61.73% | 15.18% | 5.68% | 14.49% |
| 2012 | 59.79% | 13.38% | 5.36% | 16.06% |
| 2013 | 58.10% | 14.74% | 6.18% | 15.98% |
| 2014 | 61.47% | 11.84% | 6.53% | 16.53% |
| 2015 | 60.15% | 13.88% | 5.49% | 15.99% |
| 2016 | 59.86% | 13.64% | 6.20% | 16.34% |
| 2017 | 58.14% | 13.49% | 5.76% | 17.93% |
| 2018 | 58.37% | 11.61% | 6.56% | 19.29% |
| 2019 | 58.40% | 12.72% | 6.31% | 18.63% |
| 2020 | 55.38% | 12.21% | 6.04% | 19.70% |
| 2021 | 55.51% | 11.82% | 6.94% | 19.19% |
Community aide wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community aides have the lowest average salary at $24,588.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $25,172 |
| White | $24,888 |
| Black or African American | $24,588 |
| Asian | $26,092 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $25,228 |
Average community aide age
See how the average age of community aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community aide 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 aide age breakdown
The average age of community aides is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community aide population.
Community aide age breakdown
| Community Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community aide educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Community aides by degree level
| Community aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Community aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community aides with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $27,207 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community aides earn a median annual income of $25,338 compared to $23,131 for community aides with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,207 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $23,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,338 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $23,131 |
Community aide employment statistics
Most community aides work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where community aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community aides work.
Community aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Community aide jobs by company type
Employees with the community aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 25% |
Community aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for community aides are education, government and health care.
Community aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Government | 17% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Community aide turnover and employment statistics
Community aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community aide 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 aide tenure
The average community aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,027 community aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Community aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Community aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community aides 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 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| School Adjustment Counselor | 10.75% | 46,090 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Community Aide | 11.48% | - |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Similar community aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Probation Officer | 9.50% | 55,952 |
| School Adjustment Counselor | 10.75% | 46,090 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Mental Health Specialist | 15.06% | 131,449 |
Foreign languages spoken by community aides
The most common foreign language among community aides is Spanish at 59.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Amharic at 7.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 59.6%
- Amharic, 7.0%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- French, 5.3%
- Mandarin, 5.3%
- Other, 17.5%
Community aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.6% |
| Amharic | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Mandarin | 5.3% |
| Other | 17.5% |
