Community living assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Community living assistant gender statistics
77.0% of community living assistants are women and 23.0% of community living assistants are men.
- Female, 77.0%
- Male, 23.0%
Community living assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.0% |
| Male | 23.0% |
Community living assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,688
Female income
$31,323
Community living assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community living assistant positions over time. Currently, 77.0% of community living assistants are female.
Community living assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.02% | 74.98% |
| 2011 | 21.20% | 78.80% |
| 2012 | 23.07% | 76.93% |
| 2013 | 25.32% | 74.68% |
| 2014 | 21.35% | 78.65% |
| 2015 | 20.20% | 79.80% |
| 2016 | 23.43% | 76.57% |
| 2017 | 23.63% | 76.37% |
| 2018 | 21.65% | 78.35% |
| 2019 | 23.02% | 76.98% |
| 2020 | 22.73% | 77.27% |
| 2021 | 22.96% | 77.04% |
Community living assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared community living 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 Living Assistant | 23% | 77% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community living assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community living assistants is White, which makes up 58.6% of all community living assistants. Comparatively, 15.4% of community living assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of community living assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 12.6%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Community living assistant race
| Community living assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Community living assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how community living assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community living assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.32% | 16.68% | 5.97% | 11.43% |
| 2011 | 64.86% | 15.95% | 5.76% | 10.73% |
| 2012 | 62.92% | 14.15% | 5.44% | 12.31% |
| 2013 | 61.23% | 15.51% | 6.26% | 12.22% |
| 2014 | 64.60% | 12.61% | 6.61% | 12.78% |
| 2015 | 63.28% | 14.64% | 5.57% | 12.23% |
| 2016 | 62.99% | 14.41% | 6.28% | 12.58% |
| 2017 | 61.27% | 14.26% | 5.84% | 14.18% |
| 2018 | 61.50% | 12.37% | 6.64% | 15.53% |
| 2019 | 61.53% | 13.49% | 6.39% | 14.87% |
| 2020 | 58.51% | 12.98% | 6.12% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 58.64% | 12.58% | 7.02% | 15.44% |
Community living assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community living assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community living assistants have the lowest average salary at $31,736.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,661 |
| White | $32,211 |
| Black or African American | $31,736 |
| Asian | $34,131 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,750 |
Average community living assistant age
See how the average age of community living assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community living 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 living assistant age breakdown
The average age of community living assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community living assistant population.
Community living assistant age breakdown
| Community Living Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community living assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for community living assistants is bachelor's degree, with 38% of community living assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Community living assistants by degree level
| Community living assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Community living assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community living assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,927 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community living assistants earn a median annual income of $32,926 compared to $29,446 for community living assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,927 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,257 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,926 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,446 |
Community living assistant employment statistics
Most community living assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where community living assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community living assistants work.
Community living assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Community living assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the community living assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community living assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Community living assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 14% |
Community living assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for community living assistants are health care, professional and non profits.
Community living assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 33% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Community living assistant turnover and employment statistics
Community living assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community living assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community living assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community living 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 living assistant tenure
The average community living assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,736 community living assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Community living assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Community living assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community living 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 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Admissions Counselor/Recruiter | 10.75% | 56,939 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Community Living Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Similar community living assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Admissions Counselor/Recruiter | 10.75% | 56,939 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Relief Counselor | 15.06% | 32,787 |
| Case Consultant | 15.06% | 35,111 |
Foreign languages spoken by community living assistants
The most common foreign language among community living assistants is Spanish at 58.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 58.7%
- French, 13.0%
- Hmong, 6.5%
- Tagalog, 4.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Community living assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.7% |
| French | 13.0% |
| Hmong | 6.5% |
| Tagalog | 4.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
