Community developer demographics and statistics in the US
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Community developer gender statistics
58.4% of community developers are women and 41.6% of community developers are men.
- Female, 58.4%
- Male, 41.6%
Community developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% |
| Male | 41.6% |
Community developer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$139,617
Female income
$131,705
Community developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community developer positions over time. Currently, 58.4% of community developers are female.
Community developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.36% | 55.64% |
| 2011 | 39.12% | 60.88% |
| 2012 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
| 2013 | 44.75% | 55.25% |
| 2014 | 39.34% | 60.66% |
| 2015 | 37.68% | 62.32% |
| 2016 | 42.23% | 57.77% |
| 2017 | 42.51% | 57.49% |
| 2018 | 39.76% | 60.24% |
| 2019 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2020 | 41.27% | 58.73% |
| 2021 | 41.58% | 58.42% |
Community developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared community developers 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 Developer | 42% | 58% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community developers is White, which makes up 52.0% of all community developers. Comparatively, 18.2% of community developers are Hispanic or Latino and 14.6% of community developers are Black or African American.
- White, 52.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 14.6%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
Community developer race
| Community developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.6% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
Community developer race and ethnicity over time
See how community developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.72% | 18.75% | 6.59% | 14.21% |
| 2011 | 58.26% | 18.01% | 6.38% | 13.51% |
| 2012 | 56.33% | 16.21% | 6.05% | 15.09% |
| 2013 | 54.63% | 17.57% | 6.87% | 15.01% |
| 2014 | 58.01% | 14.67% | 7.22% | 15.56% |
| 2015 | 56.69% | 16.71% | 6.19% | 15.02% |
| 2016 | 56.39% | 16.47% | 6.90% | 15.37% |
| 2017 | 54.67% | 16.32% | 6.45% | 16.96% |
| 2018 | 54.91% | 14.44% | 7.25% | 18.31% |
| 2019 | 54.93% | 15.55% | 7.00% | 17.66% |
| 2020 | 51.91% | 15.04% | 6.73% | 18.72% |
| 2021 | 52.05% | 14.65% | 7.64% | 18.22% |
Community developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community developers have the lowest average salary at $134,085.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $139,461 |
| White | $136,836 |
| Black or African American | $134,085 |
| Asian | $148,112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $139,981 |
Average community developer age
See how the average age of community developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community developer 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 developer age breakdown
The average age of community developers is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community developer population.
Community developer age breakdown
| Community Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community developer educational attainment
The most common degree for community developers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of community developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Community developers by degree level
| Community developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Community developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community developers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $158,877 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community developers earn a median annual income of $141,008 compared to $121,032 for community developers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $158,877 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $119,970 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $141,008 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $121,032 |
Community developer employment statistics
Most community developers work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where community developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community developers work.
Community developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Community developer jobs by company type
Employees with the community developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community developers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 17% |
Community developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for community developers are education, non profits and government.
Community developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Community developer turnover and employment statistics
Community developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community developer 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 developer tenure
The average community developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,229 community developers resumes in Zippia's database.
Community developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Community developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community developers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Deputy Probation Officer | 9.50% | 57,433 |
| Guidance Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 64,372 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Community Developer | 11.48% | - |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Similar community developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Deputy Probation Officer | 9.50% | 57,433 |
| Guidance Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 64,372 |
| Social Insurance Analyst | 11.25% | 60,694 |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Health Service Worker | 15.06% | 85,892 |
Foreign languages spoken by community developers
The most common foreign language among community developers is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.6% and Russian is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 12.6%
- Russian, 6.9%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- German, 4.6%
- Other, 24.2%
Community developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 12.6% |
| Russian | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| German | 4.6% |
| Other | 24.2% |
