County court judge demographics and statistics in the US
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County court judge gender statistics
61.9% of county court judges are women and 38.1% of county court judges are men.
- Female, 61.9%
- Male, 38.1%
County court judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.9% |
| Male | 38.1% |
County court judge gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$124,089
Female income
$116,107
County court judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county court judge positions over time. Currently, 61.9% of county court judges are female.
County court judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.99% | 55.01% |
| 2011 | 44.17% | 55.83% |
| 2012 | 43.99% | 56.01% |
| 2013 | 43.36% | 56.64% |
| 2014 | 43.26% | 56.74% |
| 2015 | 40.63% | 59.37% |
| 2016 | 40.54% | 59.46% |
| 2017 | 40.64% | 59.36% |
| 2018 | 41.04% | 58.96% |
| 2019 | 40.33% | 59.67% |
| 2020 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2021 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
County court judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared county court judges with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| County Court Judge | 38% | 62% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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County court judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county court judges is White, which makes up 75.9% of all county court judges. Comparatively, 7.7% of county court judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.3% of county court judges are Asian.
- White, 75.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
County court judge race
| County court judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
County court judge race and ethnicity over time
See how county court judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County court judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.57% | 5.04% | 4.70% | 5.88% |
| 2011 | 82.34% | 5.35% | 4.85% | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 82.41% | 4.97% | 5.02% | 5.90% |
| 2013 | 82.17% | 5.06% | 5.06% | 5.64% |
| 2014 | 81.51% | 5.56% | 5.29% | 5.78% |
| 2015 | 81.42% | 5.22% | 5.38% | 6.20% |
| 2016 | 80.85% | 5.28% | 5.54% | 6.48% |
| 2017 | 80.87% | 5.25% | 5.51% | 6.26% |
| 2018 | 80.24% | 5.43% | 5.44% | 6.87% |
| 2019 | 79.77% | 5.41% | 5.81% | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 77.25% | 5.32% | 6.13% | 7.08% |
| 2021 | 75.91% | 5.45% | 6.29% | 7.67% |
County court judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian county court judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american county court judges have the lowest average salary at $117,922.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $122,994 |
| White | $126,783 |
| Black or African American | $117,922 |
| Asian | $133,356 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $119,980 |
Average county court judge age
See how the average age of county court judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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County court judge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
County court judge age breakdown
The average age of county court judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the county court judge population.
County court judge age breakdown
| County Court Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
County court judge educational attainment
The most common degree for county court judges is bachelor's degree, with 51% of county court judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 20% and doctoral degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Doctorate, 20%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
County court judges by degree level
| County court judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Doctorate | 20% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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County court judge employment statistics
Company size where county court judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county court judges work.
County court judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
County court judge turnover and employment statistics
County court judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county court judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County court judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | County court judge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average county court judge tenure
The average county court judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 county court judges resumes in Zippia's database.
County court judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 43% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
County court judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county court judges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| County Court Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar county court judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Law Internship | 5.54% | 51,663 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by county court judges
The most common foreign language among county court judges is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Hebrew, 25.0%
County court judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Hebrew | 25.0% |