Corporal demographics and statistics in the US
Corporal demographics research summary. Zippia estimates corporal demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our corporal estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about corporals after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 20,552 corporals currently employed in the United States.
- 11.0% of all corporals are women, while 89.0% are men.
- The average corporal age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of corporals is White (56.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.1%), Black or African American (15.8%) and Unknown (5.3%).
- Corporals are most in-demand in Pine Bluff, AR.
- The government industry is the highest-paying for corporals.
- 6% of all corporals are LGBT.
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Corporal gender statistics
11.0% of corporals are women and 89.0% of corporals are men.
- Male, 89.0%
- Female, 11.0%
Corporal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.0% |
| Female | 11.0% |
Corporal gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,549
Female income
$45,956
Corporal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporal positions over time. Currently, 11.0% of corporals are female.
Corporal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.39% | 11.61% |
| 2011 | 88.69% | 11.31% |
| 2012 | 88.83% | 11.17% |
| 2013 | 89.15% | 10.85% |
| 2014 | 89.79% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | 88.89% | 11.11% |
| 2016 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2017 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2018 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2019 | 88.90% | 11.10% |
| 2020 | 89.18% | 10.82% |
| 2021 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
Corporal related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Corporal | 89% | 11% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Corporal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporals is White, which makes up 56.8% of all corporals. Comparatively, 19.1% of corporals are Hispanic or Latino and 15.8% of corporals are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 2.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Corporal race
| Corporal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Corporal race and ethnicity over time
See how corporal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.00% | 16.90% | 1.03% | 15.77% |
| 2011 | 62.88% | 17.36% | 0.94% | 15.92% |
| 2012 | 63.69% | 17.13% | 1.55% | 14.66% |
| 2013 | 62.95% | 16.92% | 1.23% | 15.77% |
| 2014 | 62.60% | 17.68% | 1.05% | 15.66% |
| 2015 | 62.28% | 16.45% | 1.13% | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 62.78% | 15.48% | 1.50% | 17.60% |
| 2017 | 61.87% | 15.60% | 1.23% | 18.17% |
| 2018 | 60.91% | 15.66% | 1.65% | 18.49% |
| 2019 | 62.25% | 15.71% | 1.51% | 17.73% |
| 2020 | 60.30% | 13.82% | 1.41% | 18.33% |
| 2021 | 56.82% | 15.84% | 2.03% | 19.12% |
Corporal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american corporals have the lowest average salary at $49,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,350 |
| White | $54,900 |
| Black or African American | $49,207 |
| Asian | $55,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,759 |
Average corporal age
See how the average age of corporals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 42 |
| Unknown | 40 | 34 |
| Asian | 41 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 39 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
Corporal age breakdown
The average age of corporals is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the corporal population.
Corporal age breakdown
| Corporal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Corporal educational attainment
The most common degree for corporals is bachelor's degree, with 35% of corporals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 34% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 34%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Corporals by degree level
| Corporal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 34% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Corporal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporals with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,946 annually. With a Associate degree, corporals earn a median annual income of $56,248 compared to $51,790 for corporals with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,790 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,946 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,248 |
Corporal employment statistics
Most corporals work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where corporals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporals work.
Corporal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Corporal jobs by company type
Employees with the corporal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporals prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Corporal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 42% |
Corporal jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporals are government, professional and education.
Corporal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 40% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Corporal turnover and employment statistics
Corporal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.10% |
| 2019 | 2.16% |
| 2020 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2.53% |
Average corporal tenure
The average corporal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 8,340 corporals resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 45% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Corporal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal | 5.55% | - |
| Police Aide | 7.15% | 42,504 |
| CIA Agent | 8.65% | 25,507 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar corporal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Aide | 7.15% | 42,504 |
| CIA Agent | 8.65% | 25,507 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporals
The most common foreign language among corporals is Spanish at 46.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 11.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.0%.
- Spanish, 46.8%
- Mandarin, 11.4%
- Chinese, 11.0%
- Japanese, 4.6%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 22.0%
Corporal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.8% |
| Mandarin | 11.4% |
| Chinese | 11.0% |
| Japanese | 4.6% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 22.0% |
