County extension agent demographics and statistics in the US
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County extension agent gender statistics
61.5% of county extension agents are women and 38.5% of county extension agents are men.
- Female, 61.5%
- Male, 38.5%
County extension agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.5% |
| Male | 38.5% |
County extension agent gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,279
Female income
$40,728
County extension agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county extension agent positions over time. Currently, 61.5% of county extension agents are female.
County extension agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.35% | 55.65% |
| 2011 | 50.03% | 49.97% |
| 2012 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2013 | 48.62% | 51.38% |
| 2014 | 47.59% | 52.41% |
| 2015 | 45.79% | 54.21% |
| 2016 | 42.84% | 57.16% |
| 2017 | 41.92% | 58.08% |
| 2018 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2019 | 38.20% | 61.80% |
| 2020 | 39.35% | 60.65% |
| 2021 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
County extension agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared county extension agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| County Extension Agent | 38% | 62% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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County extension agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county extension agents is White, which makes up 61.8% of all county extension agents. Comparatively, 16.0% of county extension agents are Hispanic or Latino and 12.4% of county extension agents are Black or African American.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 12.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
County extension agent race
| County extension agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 12.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
County extension agent race and ethnicity over time
See how county extension agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County extension agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.84% | 12.54% | 4.24% | 12.17% |
| 2011 | 69.35% | 12.99% | 4.45% | 10.48% |
| 2012 | 69.71% | 13.15% | 3.79% | 10.90% |
| 2013 | 67.73% | 14.14% | 4.50% | 11.33% |
| 2014 | 66.59% | 13.66% | 3.82% | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 64.81% | 14.44% | 5.41% | 12.87% |
| 2016 | 68.52% | 12.03% | 4.32% | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 64.94% | 13.66% | 4.65% | 14.23% |
| 2018 | 65.44% | 13.13% | 4.06% | 13.43% |
| 2019 | 65.03% | 12.47% | 5.28% | 14.74% |
| 2020 | 61.78% | 12.87% | 5.94% | 13.97% |
| 2021 | 61.77% | 12.36% | 5.35% | 16.04% |
County extension agent wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown county extension agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian county extension agents have the lowest average salary at $40,626.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,015 |
| White | $42,598 |
| Black or African American | $42,364 |
| Asian | $40,626 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,863 |
Average county extension agent age
See how the average age of county extension agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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County extension agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 40.5 | 49 |
| Asian | 30 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 43 |
County extension agent age breakdown
The average age of county extension agents is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the county extension agent population.
County extension agent age breakdown
| County Extension Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
County extension agent educational attainment
The most common degree for county extension agents is bachelor's degree, with 70% of county extension agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
County extension agents by degree level
| County extension agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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County extension agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, county extension agents with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,771 annually. With a Master's degree, county extension agents earn a median annual income of $54,697 compared to $44,523 for county extension agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,697 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,523 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,771 |
County extension agent employment statistics
Company size where county extension agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county extension agents work.
County extension agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
County extension agent jobs by company type
Employees with the county extension agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most county extension agents prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
County extension agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 50% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 28% |
County extension agent turnover and employment statistics
County extension agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county extension agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County extension agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | County extension agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.66% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 4.25% |
| 2013 | 2.95% |
| 2014 | 2.65% |
| 2015 | 2.60% |
| 2016 | 2.14% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.88% |
| 2020 | 2.90% |
| 2021 | 3.24% |
Average county extension agent tenure
The average county extension agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 252 county extension agents resumes in Zippia's database.
County extension agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
County extension agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county extension agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Teacher Aide | 6.04% | 94,227 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Medical Assisting Instructor | 12.94% | 68,570 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| County Extension Agent | 15.92% | - |
Similar county extension agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Teacher Aide | 6.04% | 94,227 |
| 8th Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 56,929 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,545 |
| Medical Assisting Instructor | 12.94% | 68,570 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
Foreign languages spoken by county extension agents
The most common foreign language among county extension agents is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 20.0% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Dakota, 20.0%
- Khmer, 20.0%
County extension agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Dakota | 20.0% |
| Khmer | 20.0% |
