Community health promoter demographics and statistics in the US
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Community health promoter demographics by:
Community health promoter gender statistics
77.2% of community health promoters are women and 22.8% of community health promoters are men.
- Female, 77.2%
- Male, 22.8%
Community health promoter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.2% |
| Male | 22.8% |
Community health promoter gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,165
Female income
$39,049
Community health promoter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community health promoter positions over time. Currently, 77.2% of community health promoters are female.
Community health promoter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.82% | 72.18% |
| 2011 | 24.38% | 75.62% |
| 2012 | 25.88% | 74.12% |
| 2013 | 27.70% | 72.30% |
| 2014 | 26.99% | 73.01% |
| 2015 | 22.75% | 77.25% |
| 2016 | 25.18% | 74.82% |
| 2017 | 29.52% | 70.48% |
| 2018 | 28.16% | 71.84% |
| 2019 | 27.73% | 72.27% |
| 2020 | 23.02% | 76.98% |
| 2021 | 22.84% | 77.16% |
Community health promoter related jobs gender ratio
We compared community health promoters 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 Promoter | 23% | 77% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community health promoter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community health promoters is White, which makes up 48.7% of all community health promoters. Comparatively, 25.3% of community health promoters are Hispanic or Latino and 12.9% of community health promoters are Black or African American.
- White, 48.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.3%
- Black or African American, 12.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Community health promoter race
| Community health promoter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.3% |
| Black or African American | 12.9% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Community health promoter race and ethnicity over time
See how community health promoter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community health promoter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.31% | 14.30% | 3.79% | 20.44% |
| 2011 | 55.73% | 15.57% | 4.16% | 20.58% |
| 2012 | 53.28% | 15.01% | 4.42% | 21.76% |
| 2013 | 53.88% | 13.41% | 4.11% | 23.41% |
| 2014 | 52.14% | 14.89% | 4.74% | 23.38% |
| 2015 | 54.24% | 14.14% | 5.51% | 22.08% |
| 2016 | 52.87% | 12.82% | 5.71% | 23.51% |
| 2017 | 52.90% | 13.86% | 4.52% | 24.72% |
| 2018 | 56.05% | 13.97% | 3.98% | 21.09% |
| 2019 | 54.00% | 11.60% | 5.21% | 24.28% |
| 2020 | 50.50% | 10.26% | 5.84% | 25.53% |
| 2021 | 48.72% | 12.86% | 5.32% | 25.29% |
Community health promoter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,331 |
| White | $39,711 |
| Black or African American | $37,479 |
| Asian | $41,778 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,665 |
Average community health promoter age
See how the average age of community health promoters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community health promoter 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 promoter age breakdown
The average age of community health promoters is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the community health promoter population.
Community health promoter age breakdown
| Community Health Promoter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Community health promoter educational attainment
The most common degree for community health promoters is bachelor's degree, with 69% of community health promoters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Community health promoters by degree level
| Community health promoter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Community health promoter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,845 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,387 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,910 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,240 |
Community health promoter employment statistics
Most community health promoters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where community health promoters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community health promoters work.
Community health promoter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Community health promoter jobs by company type
Employees with the community health promoter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community health promoters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community health promoter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 14% |
Community health promoter jobs by industry
The most common industries for community health promoters are health care, education and non profits.
Community health promoter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 26% |
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Real Estate | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
Community health promoter turnover and employment statistics
Community health promoter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community health promoters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community health promoter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community health promoter 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 promoter tenure
The average community health promoter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 175 community health promoters resumes in Zippia's database.
Community health promoter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 52% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Community health promoter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community health promoters 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 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Court Advocate | 11.48% | 8,426 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
| Community Health Promoter | 20.79% | - |
Similar community health promoter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counselor | 8.96% | 77,536 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Court Advocate | 11.48% | 8,426 |
| Pre-Parole Counseling Aide | 15.06% | 43,059 |
| Therapist And Program Manager | 15.06% | 184,998 |
Foreign languages spoken by community health promoters
The most common foreign language among community health promoters is Spanish at 70.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 8.8% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 70.6%
- Portuguese, 8.8%
- French, 5.9%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Filipino, 2.9%
- Other, 5.9%
Community health promoter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 70.6% |
| Portuguese | 8.8% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Arabic | 5.9% |
| Filipino | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.9% |