County supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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County supervisor gender statistics
44.1% of county supervisors are women and 55.9% of county supervisors are men.
- Male, 55.9%
- Female, 44.1%
County supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.9% |
| Female | 44.1% |
County supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,779
Female income
$63,937
County supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county supervisor positions over time. Currently, 44.1% of county supervisors are female.
County supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.81% | 52.19% |
| 2011 | 63.62% | 36.38% |
| 2012 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2013 | 46.91% | 53.09% |
| 2014 | 49.93% | 50.07% |
| 2015 | 61.78% | 38.22% |
| 2016 | 55.10% | 44.90% |
| 2017 | 57.50% | 42.50% |
| 2018 | 49.07% | 50.93% |
| 2019 | 59.61% | 40.39% |
| 2020 | 53.02% | 46.98% |
| 2021 | 55.88% | 44.12% |
County supervisor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| County Supervisor | 56% | 44% |
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County supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county supervisors is White, which makes up 77.4% of all county supervisors. Comparatively, 8.1% of county supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of county supervisors are Unknown.
- White, 77.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
County supervisor race
| County supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
County supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how county supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.78% | 8.39% | 0.79% | 7.73% |
| 2011 | 81.63% | 7.52% | 0.49% | 7.33% |
| 2012 | 83.42% | 7.42% | 1.26% | 4.95% |
| 2013 | 82.46% | 6.42% | 1.23% | 6.81% |
| 2014 | 81.31% | 7.75% | 1.65% | 6.28% |
| 2015 | 82.25% | 5.91% | 0.64% | 8.20% |
| 2016 | 80.23% | 7.51% | 1.30% | 8.31% |
| 2017 | 82.14% | 6.42% | 1.08% | 6.82% |
| 2018 | 83.10% | 5.89% | 1.10% | 6.77% |
| 2019 | 83.61% | 5.52% | 0.75% | 6.30% |
| 2020 | 81.77% | 4.94% | 0.77% | 5.88% |
| 2021 | 77.41% | 5.63% | 2.25% | 8.08% |
County supervisor wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,823 |
| White | $62,020 |
| Black or African American | $65,676 |
| Asian | $64,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $72,405 |
Average county supervisor age
See how the average age of county supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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County supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
County supervisor age breakdown
The average age of county supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the county supervisor population.
County supervisor age breakdown
| County Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
County supervisor educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
County supervisors by degree level
| County supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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County supervisor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $57,770 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,578 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,408 |
County supervisor employment statistics
Most county supervisors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where county supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county supervisors work.
County supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
County supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the county supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most county supervisors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
County supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 32% |
County supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for county supervisors are government, health care and professional.
County supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
County supervisor turnover and employment statistics
County supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | County supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average county supervisor tenure
The average county supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 608 county supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
County supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
County supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| County Supervisor | 6.87% | - |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Police Sergeant | 10.94% | 81,493 |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Similar county supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Police Sergeant | 10.94% | 81,493 |
| Correctional Officer Captain | 18.30% | 58,353 |
Foreign languages spoken by county supervisors
The most common foreign language among county supervisors is Spanish at 45.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 45.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
- Chinese, 5.0%
- Chickasaw, 5.0%
- Other, 25.0%
County supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 5.0% |
| Chickasaw | 5.0% |
| Other | 25.0% |
