Cowboy demographics and statistics in the US
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Cowboy gender statistics
32.8% of cowboys are women and 67.2% of cowboys are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Cowboy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Cowboy gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,428
Female income
$26,552
Cowboy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cowboy positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of cowboys are female.
Cowboy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2011 | 75.46% | 24.54% |
| 2012 | 74.95% | 25.05% |
| 2013 | 73.54% | 26.46% |
| 2014 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
| 2015 | 70.23% | 29.77% |
| 2016 | 70.26% | 29.74% |
| 2017 | 69.15% | 30.85% |
| 2018 | 67.20% | 32.80% |
| 2019 | 68.84% | 31.16% |
| 2020 | 70.27% | 29.73% |
| 2021 | 67.24% | 32.76% |
Cowboy related jobs gender ratio
We compared cowboys with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Cowboy | 67% | 33% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Cowboy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cowboys is White, which makes up 62.2% of all cowboys. Comparatively, 26.8% of cowboys are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of cowboys are Black or African American.
- White, 62.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 26.8%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Cowboy race
| Cowboy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Cowboy race and ethnicity over time
See how cowboy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cowboy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.57% | 5.38% | 1.37% | 28.68% |
| 2011 | 63.13% | 5.82% | 1.32% | 27.56% |
| 2012 | 62.73% | 5.89% | 1.34% | 27.58% |
| 2013 | 62.47% | 5.61% | 1.33% | 28.03% |
| 2014 | 63.72% | 5.19% | 1.41% | 27.17% |
| 2015 | 65.53% | 5.28% | 1.54% | 25.15% |
| 2016 | 65.04% | 4.81% | 1.41% | 26.43% |
| 2017 | 67.17% | 4.44% | 1.42% | 24.54% |
| 2018 | 67.98% | 4.84% | 1.36% | 23.25% |
| 2019 | 66.97% | 4.60% | 1.32% | 24.51% |
| 2020 | 68.90% | 4.73% | 1.46% | 20.13% |
| 2021 | 62.21% | 4.78% | 1.87% | 26.82% |
Cowboy wage gap by race
According to our data, white cowboys have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino cowboys have the lowest average salary at $30,822.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,994 |
| White | $35,208 |
| Black or African American | $32,546 |
| Asian | $31,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,822 |
Average cowboy age
See how the average age of cowboys varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cowboy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Cowboy age breakdown
The average age of cowboys is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the cowboy population.
Cowboy age breakdown
| Cowboy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Cowboy educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cowboys by degree level
| Cowboy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cowboy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cowboys with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,037 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cowboys earn a median annual income of $33,781 compared to $30,312 for cowboys with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,312 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,781 |
| No Education | $28,557 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,037 |
Cowboy employment statistics
Company size where cowboys work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cowboys work.
Cowboy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Cowboy jobs by industry
The most common industries for cowboys are retail, manufacturing and media.
Cowboy industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Media | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Cowboy turnover and employment statistics
Cowboy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cowboys between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cowboy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cowboy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average cowboy tenure
The average cowboy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 943 cowboys resumes in Zippia's database.
Cowboy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by cowboys
The most common foreign language among cowboys is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Swedish, 6.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- German, 6.3%
- Other, 12.3%
Cowboy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Swedish | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Other | 12.3% |