Community development worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Community development worker gender statistics
50.6% of community development workers are women and 49.4% of community development workers are men.
- Female, 50.6%
- Male, 49.4%
Community development worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% |
| Male | 49.4% |
Community development worker gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,579
Female income
$57,324
Community development worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community development worker positions over time. Currently, 50.6% of community development workers are female.
Community development worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2011 | 51.50% | 48.50% |
| 2012 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2013 | 55.79% | 44.21% |
| 2014 | 54.91% | 45.09% |
| 2015 | 49.24% | 50.76% |
| 2016 | 52.58% | 47.42% |
| 2017 | 57.98% | 42.02% |
| 2018 | 56.36% | 43.64% |
| 2019 | 55.83% | 44.17% |
| 2020 | 49.62% | 50.38% |
| 2021 | 49.37% | 50.63% |
Community development worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared community development workers 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 Worker | 49% | 51% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community development worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community development workers is White, which makes up 54.6% of all community development workers. Comparatively, 15.7% of community development workers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of community development workers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.8%
Community development worker race
| Community development worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.8% |
Community development worker race and ethnicity over time
See how community development worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community development worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.21% | 15.35% | 4.74% | 10.87% |
| 2011 | 61.63% | 16.61% | 5.11% | 11.01% |
| 2012 | 59.18% | 16.06% | 5.38% | 12.19% |
| 2013 | 59.78% | 14.46% | 5.06% | 13.85% |
| 2014 | 58.04% | 15.93% | 5.70% | 13.81% |
| 2015 | 60.14% | 15.18% | 6.47% | 12.51% |
| 2016 | 58.77% | 13.87% | 6.66% | 13.94% |
| 2017 | 58.80% | 14.91% | 5.48% | 15.15% |
| 2018 | 61.95% | 15.02% | 4.93% | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 59.90% | 12.65% | 6.17% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 56.40% | 11.31% | 6.79% | 15.97% |
| 2021 | 54.62% | 13.90% | 6.27% | 15.72% |
Community development worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community development workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community development workers have the lowest average salary at $53,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,759 |
| White | $58,780 |
| Black or African American | $53,920 |
| Asian | $63,403 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,484 |
Average community development worker age
See how the average age of community development workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community development worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Community development worker age breakdown
The average age of community development workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the community development worker population.
Community development worker age breakdown
| Community Development Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Community development worker educational attainment
The most common degree for community development workers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of community development workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Community development workers by degree level
| Community development worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Community development worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community development workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,827 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community development workers earn a median annual income of $59,219 compared to $49,187 for community development workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,827 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,420 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,219 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,187 |
Community development worker employment statistics
Most community development workers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where community development workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community development workers work.
Community development worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Community development worker jobs by company type
Employees with the community development worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community development workers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Community development worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 10% |
Community development worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for community development workers are professional, education and non profits.
Community development worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Education | 16% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Community development worker turnover and employment statistics
Community development worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community development workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community development worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community development worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average community development worker tenure
The average community development worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 375 community development workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Community development worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Community development worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community development workers 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 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Developmental Specialist | 11.48% | 7,776 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
| Community Development Worker | 20.79% | - |
Similar community development worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Developmental Specialist | 11.48% | 7,776 |
| Prison Classification Counselor | 15.06% | 27,559 |
| Mental Health Therapist | 15.06% | 114,386 |
Foreign languages spoken by community development workers
The most common foreign language among community development workers is Spanish at 46.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 46.9%
- French, 15.6%
- Italian, 9.4%
- Swahili, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 18.7%
Community development worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.9% |
| French | 15.6% |
| Italian | 9.4% |
| Swahili | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 18.7% |