County treasurer demographics and statistics in the US
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County treasurer gender statistics
68.2% of county treasurers are women and 31.8% of county treasurers are men.
- Female, 68.2%
- Male, 31.8%
County treasurer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 68.2% |
| Male | 31.8% |
County treasurer gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$116,247
Female income
$98,718
County treasurer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in county treasurer positions over time. Currently, 68.2% of county treasurers are female.
County treasurer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2011 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2012 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2013 | 33.34% | 66.66% |
| 2014 | 33.98% | 66.02% |
| 2015 | 34.23% | 65.77% |
| 2016 | 34.04% | 65.96% |
| 2017 | 35.43% | 64.57% |
| 2018 | 32.99% | 67.01% |
| 2019 | 31.59% | 68.41% |
| 2020 | 32.12% | 67.88% |
| 2021 | 31.82% | 68.18% |
County treasurer related jobs gender ratio
We compared county treasurers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| County Treasurer | 32% | 68% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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County treasurer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among county treasurers is White, which makes up 64.8% of all county treasurers. Comparatively, 15.5% of county treasurers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of county treasurers are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
County treasurer race
| County treasurer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
County treasurer race and ethnicity over time
See how county treasurer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
County treasurer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.37% | 8.47% | 5.18% | 13.32% |
| 2011 | 70.98% | 8.59% | 5.37% | 13.16% |
| 2012 | 70.31% | 8.71% | 5.70% | 13.38% |
| 2013 | 69.11% | 8.76% | 6.42% | 13.70% |
| 2014 | 69.21% | 8.38% | 6.15% | 14.53% |
| 2015 | 69.07% | 8.45% | 6.23% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 69.00% | 8.19% | 6.57% | 14.24% |
| 2017 | 68.27% | 8.21% | 6.70% | 14.63% |
| 2018 | 68.53% | 7.79% | 6.83% | 14.84% |
| 2019 | 68.72% | 7.63% | 6.85% | 14.86% |
| 2020 | 66.64% | 7.49% | 7.00% | 15.02% |
| 2021 | 64.80% | 7.99% | 7.28% | 15.47% |
County treasurer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian county treasurers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american county treasurers have the lowest average salary at $105,042.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $118,237 |
| White | $118,127 |
| Black or African American | $105,042 |
| Asian | $128,567 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $112,543 |
Average county treasurer age
See how the average age of county treasurers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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County treasurer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 47 |
| Unknown | 41 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
County treasurer age breakdown
The average age of county treasurers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the county treasurer population.
County treasurer age breakdown
| County Treasurer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
County treasurer educational attainment
The most common degree for county treasurers is bachelor's degree, with 50% of county treasurers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
County treasurers by degree level
| County treasurer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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County treasurer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, county treasurers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $180,020 annually. With a Master's degree, county treasurers earn a median annual income of $164,585 compared to $128,873 for county treasurers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $164,585 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $87,437 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $128,873 |
| Doctorate Degree | $180,020 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $87,417 |
County treasurer employment statistics
Most county treasurers work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where county treasurers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where county treasurers work.
County treasurer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
County treasurer jobs by company type
Employees with the county treasurer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most county treasurers prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
County treasurer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 49% |
County treasurer jobs by industry
The most common industries for county treasurers are government, finance and professional.
County treasurer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 45% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
County treasurer turnover and employment statistics
County treasurer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for county treasurers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
County treasurer unemployment rate by year
| Year | County treasurer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.13% |
| 2011 | 4.53% |
| 2012 | 4.16% |
| 2013 | 3.12% |
| 2014 | 2.76% |
| 2015 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 1.89% |
| 2019 | 1.68% |
| 2020 | 2.20% |
| 2021 | 2.52% |
Average county treasurer tenure
The average county treasurer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 383 county treasurers resumes in Zippia's database.
County treasurer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
County treasurer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of county treasurers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services Manager | 4.78% | 88,723 |
| Regional Distribution Manager | 5.19% | 32,688 |
| County Treasurer | 10.51% | - |
| Corporate Program Manager | 11.01% | 109,677 |
| Contracts Administration Manager | 11.39% | 10,694 |
| Director, Learning And Development | 17.60% | 72,265 |
| Human Resources Vice President | 17.78% | 74,729 |
Similar county treasurer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services Manager | 4.78% | 88,723 |
| Regional Distribution Manager | 5.19% | 32,688 |
| Corporate Program Manager | 11.01% | 109,677 |
| Contracts Administration Manager | 11.39% | 10,694 |
| Director, Learning And Development | 17.60% | 72,265 |
| Human Resources Vice President | 17.78% | 74,729 |
Foreign languages spoken by county treasurers
- Spanish, 100.0%
County treasurer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |