Community health advisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Community health advisor demographics by:
Community health advisor gender statistics
69.8% of community health advisors are women and 30.2% of community health advisors are men.
- Female, 69.8%
- Male, 30.2%
Community health advisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.8% |
| Male | 30.2% |
Community health advisor gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,269
Female income
$39,157
Community health advisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community health advisor positions over time. Currently, 69.8% of community health advisors are female.
Community health advisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.05% | 63.95% |
| 2011 | 32.04% | 67.96% |
| 2012 | 33.80% | 66.20% |
| 2013 | 35.91% | 64.09% |
| 2014 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2015 | 30.10% | 69.90% |
| 2016 | 32.99% | 67.01% |
| 2017 | 37.99% | 62.01% |
| 2018 | 36.44% | 63.56% |
| 2019 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2020 | 30.43% | 69.57% |
| 2021 | 30.22% | 69.78% |
Community health advisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared community health advisors 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 Health Advisor | 30% | 70% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community health advisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community health advisors is White, which makes up 51.2% of all community health advisors. Comparatively, 20.4% of community health advisors are Hispanic or Latino and 13.3% of community health advisors are Black or African American.
- White, 51.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 13.3%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Community health advisor race
| Community health advisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.3% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Community health advisor race and ethnicity over time
See how community health advisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community health advisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.76% | 14.74% | 5.44% | 15.53% |
| 2011 | 58.18% | 16.00% | 5.81% | 15.66% |
| 2012 | 55.73% | 15.44% | 6.07% | 16.85% |
| 2013 | 56.33% | 13.85% | 5.76% | 18.50% |
| 2014 | 54.59% | 15.32% | 6.39% | 18.46% |
| 2015 | 56.69% | 14.57% | 7.16% | 17.16% |
| 2016 | 55.32% | 13.26% | 7.36% | 18.60% |
| 2017 | 55.35% | 14.30% | 6.17% | 19.81% |
| 2018 | 58.50% | 14.41% | 5.63% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 56.45% | 12.04% | 6.86% | 19.36% |
| 2020 | 52.95% | 10.70% | 7.49% | 20.62% |
| 2021 | 51.17% | 13.29% | 6.97% | 20.37% |
Community health advisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,463 |
| White | $39,796 |
| Black or African American | $37,639 |
| Asian | $41,790 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,785 |
Average community health advisor age
See how the average age of community health advisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community health advisor 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 health advisor age breakdown
The average age of community health advisors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the community health advisor population.
Community health advisor age breakdown
| Community Health Advisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Community health advisor educational attainment
The most common degree for community health advisors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of community health advisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 14%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Community health advisors by degree level
| Community health advisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Community health advisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,703 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,642 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,988 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,470 |
Community health advisor employment statistics
Company size where community health advisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community health advisors work.
Community health advisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Community health advisor jobs by company type
Employees with the community health advisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community health advisors prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Community health advisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 6% |
Community health advisor turnover and employment statistics
Community health advisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community health advisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community health advisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community health advisor 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 health advisor tenure
The average community health advisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 151 community health advisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Community health advisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 59% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Community health advisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community health advisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Adult Probation Officer | 9.50% | 56,961 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Housing Case Manager | 11.48% | 79,700 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Coordinator | 15.06% | 137,025 |
| Community Health Advisor | 20.79% | - |
Similar community health advisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Adult Probation Officer | 9.50% | 56,961 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Housing Case Manager | 11.48% | 79,700 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Mental Health Coordinator | 15.06% | 137,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by community health advisors
The most common foreign language among community health advisors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Amharic is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 27.3%
- Amharic, 9.1%
- Bengali, 4.5%
- Hebrew, 4.5%
- Other, 4.6%
Community health advisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Amharic | 9.1% |
| Bengali | 4.5% |
| Hebrew | 4.5% |
| Other | 4.6% |