Community development assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Community development assistant gender statistics
71.1% of community development assistants are women and 28.9% of community development assistants are men.
- Female, 71.1%
- Male, 28.9%
Community development assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 71.1% |
| Male | 28.9% |
Community development assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,039
Female income
$31,627
Community development assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community development assistant positions over time. Currently, 71.1% of community development assistants are female.
Community development assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.28% | 68.72% |
| 2011 | 26.85% | 73.15% |
| 2012 | 29.03% | 70.97% |
| 2013 | 31.62% | 68.38% |
| 2014 | 27.03% | 72.97% |
| 2015 | 25.67% | 74.33% |
| 2016 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2017 | 29.68% | 70.32% |
| 2018 | 27.37% | 72.63% |
| 2019 | 28.97% | 71.03% |
| 2020 | 28.64% | 71.36% |
| 2021 | 28.90% | 71.10% |
Community development assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared community development assistants 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 Development Assistant | 29% | 71% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community development assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community development assistants is White, which makes up 53.8% of all community development assistants. Comparatively, 18.9% of community development assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 13.5% of community development assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 53.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.9%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Community development assistant race
| Community development assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Community development assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how community development assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community development assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.45% | 17.62% | 5.50% | 14.89% |
| 2011 | 59.99% | 16.89% | 5.30% | 14.19% |
| 2012 | 58.05% | 15.09% | 4.97% | 15.77% |
| 2013 | 56.36% | 16.45% | 5.79% | 15.69% |
| 2014 | 59.73% | 13.55% | 6.14% | 16.24% |
| 2015 | 58.41% | 15.58% | 5.11% | 15.70% |
| 2016 | 58.12% | 15.35% | 5.82% | 16.05% |
| 2017 | 56.40% | 15.19% | 5.37% | 17.64% |
| 2018 | 56.64% | 13.31% | 6.17% | 18.99% |
| 2019 | 56.66% | 14.43% | 5.92% | 18.34% |
| 2020 | 53.64% | 13.91% | 5.65% | 19.40% |
| 2021 | 53.78% | 13.52% | 6.56% | 18.90% |
Community development assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community development assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community development assistants have the lowest average salary at $32,348.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,991 |
| White | $33,187 |
| Black or African American | $32,348 |
| Asian | $36,668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,150 |
Average community development assistant age
See how the average age of community development assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community development assistant 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 development assistant age breakdown
The average age of community development assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community development assistant population.
Community development assistant age breakdown
| Community Development Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community development assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for community development assistants is bachelor's degree, with 74% of community development assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Community development assistants by degree level
| Community development assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Community development assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community development assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,056 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community development assistants earn a median annual income of $34,466 compared to $28,433 for community development assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,056 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,119 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,466 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,433 |
Community development assistant employment statistics
Most community development assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where community development assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community development assistants work.
Community development assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Community development assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the community development assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community development assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Community development assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 26% |
Community development assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for community development assistants are education, government and non profits.
Community development assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Government | 18% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Community development assistant turnover and employment statistics
Community development assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community development assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community development assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community development assistant 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 development assistant tenure
The average community development assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 623 community development assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Community development assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Community development assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community development assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| College Counselor | 10.75% | 31,187 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Community Development Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Similar community development assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Court Worker | 9.50% | 20,668 |
| College Counselor | 10.75% | 31,187 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by community development assistants
The most common foreign language among community development assistants is Spanish at 46.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and German is the third-most popular at 6.9%.
- Spanish, 46.6%
- French, 8.6%
- German, 6.9%
- Mandarin, 6.9%
- Chinese, 5.2%
- Other, 25.8%
Community development assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.6% |
| French | 8.6% |
| German | 6.9% |
| Mandarin | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 5.2% |
| Other | 25.8% |
