Community relations specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Community relations specialist gender statistics
74.7% of community relations specialists are women and 25.3% of community relations specialists are men.
- Female, 74.7%
- Male, 25.3%
Community relations specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.7% |
| Male | 25.3% |
Community relations specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,014
Female income
$46,929
Community relations specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community relations specialist positions over time. Currently, 74.7% of community relations specialists are female.
Community relations specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27.06% | 72.94% |
| 2011 | 29.79% | 70.21% |
| 2012 | 27.81% | 72.19% |
| 2013 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2014 | 28.03% | 71.97% |
| 2015 | 25.45% | 74.55% |
| 2016 | 25.87% | 74.13% |
| 2017 | 29.73% | 70.27% |
| 2018 | 27.43% | 72.57% |
| 2019 | 27.98% | 72.02% |
| 2020 | 26.83% | 73.17% |
| 2021 | 25.25% | 74.75% |
Community relations specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared community relations specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Community Relations Specialist | 25% | 75% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Community relations specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community relations specialists is White, which makes up 66.7% of all community relations specialists. Comparatively, 12.1% of community relations specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of community relations specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 66.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Community relations specialist race
| Community relations specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Black or African American | 10.2% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Community relations specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how community relations specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community relations specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.87% | 9.58% | 4.31% | 9.17% |
| 2011 | 74.11% | 9.75% | 4.42% | 8.93% |
| 2012 | 74.14% | 9.14% | 3.94% | 9.48% |
| 2013 | 72.94% | 10.36% | 4.41% | 9.45% |
| 2014 | 73.45% | 10.31% | 3.45% | 9.67% |
| 2015 | 72.51% | 9.28% | 5.41% | 10.44% |
| 2016 | 71.88% | 9.57% | 5.21% | 9.98% |
| 2017 | 73.50% | 9.67% | 4.14% | 10.50% |
| 2018 | 71.13% | 8.67% | 5.15% | 11.26% |
| 2019 | 72.88% | 8.83% | 4.63% | 10.65% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 9.67% | 4.58% | 14.58% |
| 2021 | 66.71% | 10.20% | 5.32% | 12.08% |
Community relations specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, white community relations specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino community relations specialists have the lowest average salary at $47,240.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,838 |
| White | $51,136 |
| Black or African American | $47,294 |
| Asian | $48,707 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,240 |
Average community relations specialist age
See how the average age of community relations specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community relations specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Community relations specialist age breakdown
The average age of community relations specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the community relations specialist population.
Community relations specialist age breakdown
| Community Relations Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Community relations specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for community relations specialists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of community relations specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Community relations specialists by degree level
| Community relations specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Community relations specialist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,820 |
Community relations specialist employment statistics
Most community relations specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where community relations specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community relations specialists work.
Community relations specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Community relations specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the community relations specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community relations specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Community relations specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 11% |
Community relations specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for community relations specialists are health care, education and government.
Community relations specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Government | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Community relations specialist turnover and employment statistics
Community relations specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community relations specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community relations specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community relations specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average community relations specialist tenure
The average community relations specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,848 community relations specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Community relations specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Community relations specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community relations specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Community Relations Specialist | 12.01% | - |
| Online Publisher | 12.38% | 616 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar community relations specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Radio Broadcaster | 10.34% | 2,182 |
| Online Publisher | 12.38% | 616 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Poet | 16.36% | 989 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by community relations specialists
The most common foreign language among community relations specialists is Spanish at 64.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.9% and German is the third-most popular at 5.0%.
- Spanish, 64.4%
- French, 6.9%
- German, 5.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Tagalog, 3.0%
- Other, 16.7%
Community relations specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 64.4% |
| French | 6.9% |
| German | 5.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Tagalog | 3.0% |
| Other | 16.7% |
