Creel hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Creel hand gender statistics
77.8% of creel hands are women and 22.2% of creel hands are men.
- Female, 77.8%
- Male, 22.2%
Creel hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.8% |
| Male | 22.2% |
Creel hand gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,102
Female income
$35,559
Creel hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in creel hand positions over time. Currently, 77.8% of creel hands are female.
Creel hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.78% | 87.22% |
| 2011 | 17.41% | 82.59% |
| 2012 | 16.96% | 83.04% |
| 2013 | 15.40% | 84.60% |
| 2014 | 19.74% | 80.26% |
| 2015 | 19.40% | 80.60% |
| 2016 | 20.79% | 79.21% |
| 2017 | 14.73% | 85.27% |
| 2018 | 27.99% | 72.01% |
| 2019 | 26.25% | 73.75% |
| 2020 | 26.56% | 73.44% |
| 2021 | 22.22% | 77.78% |
Creel hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared creel hands with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Creel Hand | 22% | 78% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Creel hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among creel hands is White, which makes up 54.2% of all creel hands. Comparatively, 22.3% of creel hands are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of creel hands are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Creel hand race
| Creel hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Creel hand race and ethnicity over time
See how creel hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Creel hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.96% | 26.94% | 4.66% | 9.33% |
| 2011 | 55.14% | 25.70% | 2.80% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 28.01% | 1.65% | 13.18% |
| 2013 | 58.53% | 27.97% | 1.95% | 9.76% |
| 2014 | 56.67% | 22.04% | 0.63% | 18.26% |
| 2015 | 47.97% | 29.08% | 3.63% | 17.45% |
| 2016 | 54.91% | 22.46% | 1.66% | 18.30% |
| 2017 | 55.65% | 17.39% | 2.61% | 20.87% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Creel hand wage gap by race
According to our data, white creel hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino creel hands have the lowest average salary at $35,094.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,688 |
| White | $38,650 |
| Black or African American | $35,552 |
| Asian | $35,634 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,094 |
Average creel hand age
See how the average age of creel hands varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Creel hand age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Creel hand age breakdown
The average age of creel hands is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the creel hand population.
Creel hand age breakdown
| Creel Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Creel hand educational attainment
The most common degree for creel hands is high school diploma, with 63% of creel hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 63%
- Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 13%
Creel hands by degree level
| Creel hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 63% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 13% |
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Creel hand wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,015 |
| No Education | $35,057 |
Creel hand employment statistics
Company size where creel hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where creel hands work.
Creel hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Creel hand turnover and employment statistics
Creel hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for creel hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Creel hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Creel hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.53% |
| 2011 | 16.98% |
| 2012 | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 10.34% |
| 2014 | 6.72% |
| 2015 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 7.14% |
| 2017 | 8.00% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average creel hand tenure
The average creel hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 creel hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Creel hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Creel hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of creel hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Operator | 5.10% | 34,064 |
| Car Seat Coverer | 5.26% | 6,066 |
| Band Maker | 5.45% | 7,558 |
| Creel Hand | 7.83% | - |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |
Similar creel hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Operator | 5.10% | 34,064 |
| Car Seat Coverer | 5.26% | 6,066 |
| Band Maker | 5.45% | 7,558 |
| Hand Alterations Tailor | 12.01% | 4,883 |