Court deputy demographics and statistics in the US
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Court deputy gender statistics
40.2% of court deputies are women and 59.8% of court deputies are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Court deputy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Court deputy gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,194
Female income
$39,019
Court deputy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court deputy positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of court deputies are female.
Court deputy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2011 | 70.31% | 29.69% |
| 2012 | 70.60% | 29.40% |
| 2013 | 71.27% | 28.73% |
| 2014 | 72.66% | 27.34% |
| 2015 | 70.73% | 29.27% |
| 2016 | 71.52% | 28.48% |
| 2017 | 69.93% | 30.07% |
| 2018 | 62.96% | 37.04% |
| 2019 | 59.59% | 40.41% |
| 2020 | 59.75% | 40.25% |
| 2021 | 59.84% | 40.16% |
Court deputy related jobs gender ratio
We compared court deputies with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Court Deputy | 60% | 40% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Court deputy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court deputies is White, which makes up 69.5% of all court deputies. Comparatively, 13.5% of court deputies are Black or African American and 9.6% of court deputies are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.5%
- Black or African American, 13.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Court deputy race
| Court deputy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Black or African American | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Court deputy race and ethnicity over time
See how court deputy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court deputy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.93% | 18.67% | 0.96% | 9.42% |
| 2011 | 67.82% | 19.13% | 0.87% | 9.57% |
| 2012 | 68.63% | 18.90% | 1.48% | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 67.89% | 18.69% | 1.15% | 9.42% |
| 2014 | 67.53% | 19.45% | 0.98% | 9.31% |
| 2015 | 67.22% | 18.22% | 1.06% | 10.91% |
| 2016 | 67.71% | 17.25% | 1.43% | 11.25% |
| 2017 | 66.80% | 17.37% | 1.16% | 11.82% |
| 2018 | 75.05% | 13.67% | 1.10% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 79.82% | 11.31% | 0.31% | 7.34% |
| 2020 | 72.03% | 12.64% | 1.15% | 8.81% |
| 2021 | 69.53% | 13.54% | 1.56% | 9.64% |
Court deputy wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino court deputies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White court deputies have the lowest average salary at $39,299.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,961 |
| White | $39,299 |
| Black or African American | $40,451 |
| Asian | $40,171 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,111 |
Average court deputy age
See how the average age of court deputies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Court deputy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Court deputy age breakdown
The average age of court deputies is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the court deputy population.
Court deputy age breakdown
| Court Deputy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Court deputy educational attainment
The most common degree for court deputies is bachelor's degree, with 50% of court deputies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Court deputies by degree level
| Court deputy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Court deputy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court deputies with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,106 annually. With a Associate degree, court deputies earn a median annual income of $40,000 compared to $39,236 for court deputies with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,236 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,106 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,000 |
Court deputy employment statistics
Company size where court deputies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court deputies work.
Court deputy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Court deputy turnover and employment statistics
Court deputy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court deputies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court deputy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court deputy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 2.86% |
| 2013 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 2.06% |
| 2015 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average court deputy tenure
The average court deputy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 146 court deputies resumes in Zippia's database.
Court deputy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Court deputy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court deputies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| First Officer | 7.15% | 89,899 |
| Thermal Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 9,946 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | - |
Similar court deputy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| First Officer | 7.15% | 89,899 |
| Thermal Intelligence Analyst | 8.65% | 9,946 |
Foreign languages spoken by court deputies
The most common foreign language among court deputies is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Macedonian at 11.1% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Macedonian, 11.1%
- Bulgarian, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Croatian, 11.1%
Court deputy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Macedonian | 11.1% |
| Bulgarian | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Croatian | 11.1% |