Community planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Community planner demographics by:
Community planner gender statistics
48.5% of community planners are women and 51.5% of community planners are men.
- Male, 51.5%
- Female, 48.5%
Community planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Community planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,426
Female income
$65,183
Community planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community planner positions over time. Currently, 48.5% of community planners are female.
Community planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.49% | 38.51% |
| 2011 | 47.42% | 52.58% |
| 2012 | 51.84% | 48.16% |
| 2013 | 50.20% | 49.80% |
| 2014 | 52.24% | 47.76% |
| 2015 | 53.13% | 46.87% |
| 2016 | 49.20% | 50.80% |
| 2017 | 50.23% | 49.77% |
| 2018 | 47.09% | 52.91% |
| 2019 | 50.48% | 49.52% |
| 2020 | 43.81% | 56.19% |
| 2021 | 51.52% | 48.48% |
Community planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared community planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Community Planner | 52% | 48% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Community planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community planners is White, which makes up 67.9% of all community planners. Comparatively, 12.5% of community planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of community planners are Asian.
- White, 67.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Community planner race
| Community planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Community planner race and ethnicity over time
See how community planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.65% | 7.31% | 6.95% | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 74.85% | 6.70% | 7.90% | 8.78% |
| 2012 | 76.25% | 5.52% | 7.36% | 7.16% |
| 2013 | 79.62% | 6.66% | 6.68% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 75.71% | 5.60% | 6.70% | 7.85% |
| 2015 | 72.61% | 5.46% | 6.93% | 12.96% |
| 2016 | 78.82% | 4.10% | 4.88% | 8.86% |
| 2017 | 74.34% | 6.32% | 5.33% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 76.26% | 4.29% | 7.32% | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 73.48% | 5.67% | 7.76% | 9.92% |
| 2020 | 69.47% | 5.58% | 10.79% | 9.78% |
| 2021 | 67.93% | 4.72% | 9.38% | 12.48% |
Community planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community planners have the lowest average salary at $63,857.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,468 |
| White | $67,034 |
| Black or African American | $63,857 |
| Asian | $67,995 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,850 |
Average community planner age
See how the average age of community planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
Community planner age breakdown
The average age of community planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the community planner population.
Community planner age breakdown
| Community Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Community planner educational attainment
The most common degree for community planners is bachelor's degree, with 71% of community planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Community planners by degree level
| Community planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Community planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,927 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,586 |
Community planner employment statistics
Most community planners work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where community planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community planners work.
Community planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Community planner jobs by company type
Employees with the community planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community planners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Community planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 28% |
Community planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for community planners are government, professional and technology.
Community planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 21% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Media | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Community planner turnover and employment statistics
Community planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average community planner tenure
The average community planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 821 community planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Community planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Community planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Economist | 7.51% | 85,025 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Clinical Fellow | 11.87% | 59,094 |
| Community Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Developmental Psychologist | 19.82% | 11,398 |
Similar community planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Research Economist | 7.51% | 85,025 |
| Pollster | 10.82% | 796 |
| Clinical Fellow | 11.87% | 59,094 |
| Developmental Psychologist | 19.82% | 11,398 |
Foreign languages spoken by community planners
The most common foreign language among community planners is Spanish at 44.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.6% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 44.3%
- French, 8.6%
- German, 7.1%
- Chinese, 5.7%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 30.0%
Community planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.3% |
| French | 8.6% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 5.7% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 30.0% |
