County judge demographics and statistics in the US
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County judge gender statistics
56.8% of county judges are women and 43.2% of county judges are men.
- Female, 56.8%
- Male, 43.2%
County judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.8% |
| Male | 43.2% |
County judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,526
Female income
$48,856
County judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county judge positions over time. Currently, 56.8% of county judges are female.
County judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.31% | 49.69% |
| 2011 | 49.49% | 50.51% |
| 2012 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2013 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2014 | 48.56% | 51.44% |
| 2015 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2016 | 45.77% | 54.23% |
| 2017 | 45.88% | 54.12% |
| 2018 | 46.28% | 53.72% |
| 2019 | 45.56% | 54.44% |
| 2020 | 43.67% | 56.33% |
| 2021 | 43.24% | 56.76% |
County judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared county 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 Judge | 43% | 57% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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County judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county judges is White, which makes up 76.3% of all county judges. Comparatively, 8.1% of county judges are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of county judges are Black or African American.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
County judge race
| County judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
County judge race and ethnicity over time
See how county judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.91% | 5.45% | 3.46% | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 82.68% | 5.76% | 3.62% | 6.15% |
| 2012 | 82.75% | 5.38% | 3.79% | 6.34% |
| 2013 | 82.51% | 5.47% | 3.83% | 6.07% |
| 2014 | 81.85% | 5.97% | 4.06% | 6.22% |
| 2015 | 81.75% | 5.63% | 4.15% | 6.63% |
| 2016 | 81.18% | 5.69% | 4.30% | 6.92% |
| 2017 | 81.21% | 5.66% | 4.27% | 6.69% |
| 2018 | 80.57% | 5.84% | 4.20% | 7.31% |
| 2019 | 80.11% | 5.82% | 4.58% | 7.37% |
| 2020 | 77.59% | 5.73% | 4.89% | 7.52% |
| 2021 | 76.25% | 5.86% | 5.05% | 8.11% |
County judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian county judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american county judges have the lowest average salary at $49,466.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,162 |
| White | $52,419 |
| Black or African American | $49,466 |
| Asian | $54,584 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,156 |
Average county judge age
See how the average age of county judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
County 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 judge age breakdown
The average age of county judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the county judge population.
County judge age breakdown
| County Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
County judge educational attainment
The most common degree for county judges is bachelor's degree, with 50% of county judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 18%
- Doctorate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 10%
County judges by degree level
| County judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Doctorate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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County judge employment statistics
Most county judges work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where county judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county judges work.
County judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
County judge jobs by company type
Employees with the county judge job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most county judges prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
County judge jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 42% |
County judge jobs by industry
The most common industries for county judges are government, non profits and professional.
County judge industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
County judge turnover and employment statistics
County judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | County 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 judge tenure
The average county judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 county judges resumes in Zippia's database.
County judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
County judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| County Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar county judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Law Clerk | 5.54% | 106,314 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Processor | 8.14% | 7,068 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by county judges
- Spanish, 100.0%
County judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |