Community organization worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Community organization worker gender statistics
43.6% of community organization workers are women and 56.4% of community organization workers are men.
- Male, 56.4%
- Female, 43.6%
Community organization worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.4% |
| Female | 43.6% |
Community organization worker gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,670
Female income
$40,547
Community organization worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community organization worker positions over time. Currently, 43.6% of community organization workers are female.
Community organization worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.78% | 37.22% |
| 2011 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2012 | 60.44% | 39.56% |
| 2013 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2014 | 61.80% | 38.20% |
| 2015 | 56.30% | 43.70% |
| 2016 | 59.57% | 40.43% |
| 2017 | 64.70% | 35.30% |
| 2018 | 63.17% | 36.83% |
| 2019 | 62.67% | 37.33% |
| 2020 | 56.68% | 43.32% |
| 2021 | 56.44% | 43.56% |
Community organization worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared community organization 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 Organization Worker | 56% | 44% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Community organization worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community organization workers is White, which makes up 51.4% of all community organization workers. Comparatively, 23.8% of community organization workers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of community organization workers are Black or African American.
- White, 51.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.8%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Community organization worker race
| Community organization worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Community organization worker race and ethnicity over time
See how community organization worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community organization worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.96% | 12.94% | 4.11% | 18.91% |
| 2011 | 58.37% | 14.20% | 4.48% | 19.05% |
| 2012 | 55.92% | 13.65% | 4.74% | 20.23% |
| 2013 | 56.52% | 12.05% | 4.43% | 21.88% |
| 2014 | 54.78% | 13.52% | 5.06% | 21.85% |
| 2015 | 56.88% | 12.77% | 5.83% | 20.55% |
| 2016 | 55.52% | 11.46% | 6.03% | 21.98% |
| 2017 | 55.54% | 12.50% | 4.84% | 23.19% |
| 2018 | 58.69% | 12.61% | 4.30% | 19.56% |
| 2019 | 56.64% | 10.24% | 5.53% | 22.75% |
| 2020 | 53.15% | 8.90% | 6.16% | 24.00% |
| 2021 | 51.36% | 11.49% | 5.64% | 23.76% |
Community organization worker wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community organization workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community organization workers have the lowest average salary at $38,897.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,792 |
| White | $41,243 |
| Black or African American | $38,897 |
| Asian | $43,419 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,143 |
Average community organization worker age
See how the average age of community organization workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community organization 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 organization worker age breakdown
The average age of community organization workers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the community organization worker population.
Community organization worker age breakdown
| Community Organization Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Community organization worker educational attainment
The most common degree for community organization workers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of community organization workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 18% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Community organization workers by degree level
| Community organization worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Community organization worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, community organization workers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,701 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, community organization workers earn a median annual income of $41,452 compared to $36,545 for community organization workers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,701 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,648 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,452 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,545 |
Community organization worker employment statistics
Most community organization workers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where community organization workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community organization workers work.
Community organization worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Community organization worker jobs by company type
Employees with the community organization worker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community organization workers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community organization worker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 18% |
Community organization worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for community organization workers are professional, education and retail.
Community organization worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 19% |
| Education | 19% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Government | 7% |
| Energy | 7% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
Community organization worker turnover and employment statistics
Community organization worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community organization workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community organization worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community organization 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 organization worker tenure
The average community organization worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 117 community organization workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Community organization worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Community organization worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community organization 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Service Coordinator | 11.48% | 55,922 |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
| Community Organization Worker | 20.79% | - |
Similar community organization worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Counselor | 8.96% | 83,305 |
| Correctional Casework Specialist | 9.50% | 1,718 |
| Grand Scribe | 11.25% | 1,721 |
| Service Coordinator | 11.48% | 55,922 |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Substance Abuse Services Director | 15.06% | 57,827 |
Foreign languages spoken by community organization workers
The most common foreign language among community organization workers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Tagalog, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
Community organization worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Tagalog | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |