Cowboy Statistics By Gender
32.8% of cowboys are women and 67.2% of cowboys are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Cowboys By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Gender Pay Gap For Cowboy
Women Earn 82¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Cowboy Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the cowboy position over time.
Cowboy Gender 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 Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest difference in gender.
| 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% |
Cowboy Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among cowboys is White, which makes up 62.2% of all cowboys. Comparatively, there are 26.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 4.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- 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
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among cowboys.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Cowboy Race 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
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,994 |
| White | $35,208 |
| Black or African American | $32,546 |
| Asian | $31,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,822 |
Average Age of a Cowboy
We determined the average age of cowboys based on ethnicity and gender.
Cowboy Age By Race
| 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
This chart breaks down the ages of cowboy employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of cowboys is 40+ years old, which represents 50% of the population.
Cowboy Age
| Cowboy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Types of Cowboy Degree Levels
The most common degree for cowboys is bachelor's degree 51% of cowboys earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 20% and rounding it off is associate degree with 18%.
- Bachelors, 51%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Cowboys By Education
| Cowboy Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Cowboy Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,312 |
| No Education | $28,557 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,781 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,037 |
Cowboy Employment Statistics
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire cowboys.
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% |
Top Industries Hiring Cowboys
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ cowboys. Those industries include 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of cowboys changed.
- Unemployment rate
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% |
The Average Number of Years That Cowboy Stay in a Job
By looking over 943 cowboys resumes, we figured out that the average cowboy enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 34%.
Cowboy Tenure
| Number or 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% |