Community relations director demographics and statistics in the US
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Community relations director gender statistics
74.2% of community relations directors are women and 25.8% of community relations directors are men.
- Female, 74.2%
- Male, 25.8%
Community relations director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.2% |
| Male | 25.8% |
Community relations director gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,957
Female income
$86,648
Community relations director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community relations director positions over time. Currently, 74.2% of community relations directors are female.
Community relations director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.87% | 61.13% |
| 2011 | 33.92% | 66.08% |
| 2012 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2013 | 29.79% | 70.21% |
| 2014 | 29.12% | 70.88% |
| 2015 | 30.57% | 69.43% |
| 2016 | 29.03% | 70.97% |
| 2017 | 31.26% | 68.74% |
| 2018 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2019 | 27.68% | 72.32% |
| 2020 | 26.63% | 73.37% |
| 2021 | 25.78% | 74.22% |
Community relations director related jobs gender ratio
We compared community relations directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Community Relations Director | 26% | 74% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Community relations director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community relations directors is White, which makes up 74.7% of all community relations directors. Comparatively, 9.1% of community relations directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of community relations directors are Black or African American.
- White, 74.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Community relations director race
| Community relations director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Community relations director race and ethnicity over time
See how community relations director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community relations director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.78% | 6.26% | 2.65% | 7.69% |
| 2011 | 81.57% | 7.19% | 3.12% | 6.77% |
| 2012 | 81.66% | 8.41% | 3.04% | 5.21% |
| 2013 | 79.66% | 8.60% | 3.75% | 6.64% |
| 2014 | 83.75% | 6.39% | 2.72% | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 78.70% | 7.90% | 3.68% | 6.96% |
| 2016 | 77.17% | 7.61% | 3.90% | 8.36% |
| 2017 | 78.94% | 5.72% | 4.02% | 9.43% |
| 2018 | 76.11% | 8.19% | 3.94% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 78.83% | 7.03% | 4.19% | 7.77% |
| 2020 | 73.71% | 6.88% | 4.67% | 10.44% |
| 2021 | 74.71% | 5.97% | 5.12% | 9.12% |
Community relations director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian community relations directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown community relations directors have the lowest average salary at $86,194.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $86,194 |
| White | $94,975 |
| Black or African American | $91,851 |
| Asian | $103,988 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,646 |
Average community relations director age
See how the average age of community relations directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community relations director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 36 | 40 |
| White | 43 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 40 |
| Asian | 42 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 35 |
Community relations director age breakdown
The average age of community relations directors is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the community relations director population.
Community relations director age breakdown
| Community Relations Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Community relations director educational attainment
The most common degree for community relations directors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of community relations directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Community relations directors by degree level
| Community relations director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Community relations director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $99,972 |
Community relations director employment statistics
Most community relations directors work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where community relations directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community relations directors work.
Community relations director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Community relations director jobs by company type
Employees with the community relations director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community relations directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community relations director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 6% |
Community relations director jobs by industry
The most common industries for community relations directors are health care, education and non profits.
Community relations director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 33% |
| Education | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Community relations director turnover and employment statistics
Community relations director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community relations directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community relations director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community relations director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.71% |
| 2011 | 4.67% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 2.60% |
| 2014 | 3.08% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 2.03% |
| 2017 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 3.58% |
| 2020 | 3.24% |
| 2021 | 3.45% |
Average community relations director tenure
The average community relations director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,466 community relations directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Community relations director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Community relations director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community relations directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Administrator | 7.25% | 82,712 |
| Environmental Marketing Representative | 9.54% | 85,189 |
| Senior Director Of Marketing | 9.86% | 106,180 |
| Community Relations Director | 16.11% | - |
Similar community relations director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sales Administrator | 7.25% | 82,712 |
| Environmental Marketing Representative | 9.54% | 85,189 |
| Senior Director Of Marketing | 9.86% | 106,180 |
Foreign languages spoken by community relations directors
The most common foreign language among community relations directors is Spanish at 63.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 63.7%
- French, 9.8%
- Portuguese, 3.9%
- Italian, 3.9%
- German, 2.9%
- Other, 15.8%
Community relations director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.7% |
| French | 9.8% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.9% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Other | 15.8% |
