Cottage parent demographics and statistics in the US
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Cottage parent gender statistics
58.5% of cottage parents are women and 41.5% of cottage parents are men.
- Female, 58.5%
- Male, 41.5%
Cottage parent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.5% |
| Male | 41.5% |
Cottage parent gender pay gap
Women earn $1.00 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,652
Female income
$31,796
Cottage parent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cottage parent positions over time. Currently, 58.5% of cottage parents are female.
Cottage parent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.50% | 62.50% |
| 2011 | 38.83% | 61.17% |
| 2012 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2013 | 40.48% | 59.52% |
| 2014 | 43.32% | 56.68% |
| 2015 | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 2016 | 43.50% | 56.50% |
| 2017 | 36.23% | 63.77% |
| 2018 | 32.49% | 67.51% |
| 2019 | 39.55% | 60.45% |
| 2020 | 47.67% | 52.33% |
| 2021 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
Cottage parent related jobs gender ratio
We compared cottage parents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Cottage Parent | 41% | 59% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Cottage parent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cottage parents is White, which makes up 55.8% of all cottage parents. Comparatively, 17.3% of cottage parents are Black or African American and 13.5% of cottage parents are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 55.8%
- Black or African American, 17.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Cottage parent race
| Cottage parent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Cottage parent race and ethnicity over time
See how cottage parent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cottage parent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.35% | 18.59% | 4.96% | 8.29% |
| 2011 | 63.07% | 16.19% | 6.90% | 9.33% |
| 2012 | 63.07% | 13.92% | 5.03% | 13.11% |
| 2013 | 62.24% | 15.86% | 6.19% | 11.13% |
| 2014 | 61.93% | 15.76% | 5.79% | 13.13% |
| 2015 | 61.59% | 13.53% | 6.74% | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 61.46% | 13.81% | 7.83% | 11.37% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 12.28% | 6.78% | 13.83% |
| 2018 | 63.98% | 12.10% | 6.61% | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 58.69% | 14.57% | 8.34% | 13.54% |
| 2020 | 59.74% | 12.47% | 7.83% | 13.63% |
| 2021 | 55.79% | 17.31% | 6.95% | 13.51% |
Cottage parent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cottage parents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian cottage parents have the lowest average salary at $31,219.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,312 |
| White | $31,927 |
| Black or African American | $31,543 |
| Asian | $31,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,272 |
Average cottage parent age
See how the average age of cottage parents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cottage parent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 22 | |
| White | 21 | 21.5 |
| Black or African American | 21 | 21 |
| Asian | 23 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 24 |
Cottage parent age breakdown
The average age of cottage parents is 20-30 years years old, representing 67% of the cottage parent population.
Cottage parent age breakdown
| Cottage Parent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 7% |
| 20-30 years | 67% |
Cottage parent educational attainment
The most common degree for cottage parents is bachelor's degree, with 58% of cottage parents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 23%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cottage parents by degree level
| Cottage parent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 23% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cottage parent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cottage parents with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $31,924 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cottage parents earn a median annual income of $31,770 compared to $30,431 for cottage parents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,431 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $31,770 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,924 |
Cottage parent employment statistics
Company size where cottage parents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cottage parents work.
Cottage parent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
Cottage parent turnover and employment statistics
Cottage parent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cottage parents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cottage parent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cottage parent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.99% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.10% |
| 2013 | 5.04% |
| 2014 | 2.37% |
| 2015 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average cottage parent tenure
The average cottage parent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 111 cottage parents resumes in Zippia's database.
Cottage parent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Cottage parent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cottage parents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | 1,590 |
| Butler | 5.80% | 1,686 |
| Resident Care Aide | 6.73% | 164,696 |
| Orientation Leader | 8.12% | 32,073 |
| Cottage Parent | 12.72% | - |
| Pilates Instructor | 13.13% | 25,496 |
Similar cottage parent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Governess | 4.43% | 1,590 |
| Butler | 5.80% | 1,686 |
| Resident Care Aide | 6.73% | 164,696 |
| Orientation Leader | 8.12% | 32,073 |
| Pilates Instructor | 13.13% | 25,496 |
Foreign languages spoken by cottage parents
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Cottage parent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |