Criminal court judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Criminal court judge gender statistics
61.8% of criminal court judges are women and 38.2% of criminal court judges are men.
- Female, 61.8%
- Male, 38.2%
Criminal court judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.8% |
| Male | 38.2% |
Criminal court judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,928
Female income
$48,271
Criminal court judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in criminal court judge positions over time. Currently, 61.8% of criminal court judges are female.
Criminal court judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.13% | 54.87% |
| 2011 | 44.32% | 55.68% |
| 2012 | 44.13% | 55.87% |
| 2013 | 43.50% | 56.50% |
| 2014 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| 2015 | 40.77% | 59.23% |
| 2016 | 40.68% | 59.32% |
| 2017 | 40.78% | 59.22% |
| 2018 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| 2019 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2020 | 38.64% | 61.36% |
| 2021 | 38.24% | 61.76% |
Criminal court judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared criminal court judges with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Criminal Court Judge | 38% | 62% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Criminal court judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among criminal court judges is White, which makes up 75.6% of all criminal court judges. Comparatively, 7.8% of criminal court judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of criminal court judges are Asian.
- White, 75.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Criminal court judge race
| Criminal court judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Criminal court judge race and ethnicity over time
See how criminal court judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Criminal court judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.30% | 5.12% | 4.78% | 5.97% |
| 2011 | 82.07% | 5.43% | 4.93% | 5.81% |
| 2012 | 82.14% | 5.06% | 5.10% | 6.00% |
| 2013 | 81.90% | 5.14% | 5.14% | 5.73% |
| 2014 | 81.24% | 5.65% | 5.37% | 5.87% |
| 2015 | 81.15% | 5.31% | 5.46% | 6.29% |
| 2016 | 80.58% | 5.37% | 5.62% | 6.58% |
| 2017 | 80.60% | 5.34% | 5.59% | 6.35% |
| 2018 | 79.97% | 5.52% | 5.52% | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 79.50% | 5.50% | 5.89% | 7.03% |
| 2020 | 76.98% | 5.40% | 6.21% | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 75.64% | 5.54% | 6.37% | 7.76% |
Criminal court judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian criminal court judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american criminal court judges have the lowest average salary at $48,879.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,566 |
| White | $51,817 |
| Black or African American | $48,879 |
| Asian | $53,971 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,565 |
Average criminal court judge age
See how the average age of criminal court judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Criminal court judge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Criminal court judge age breakdown
The average age of criminal court judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the criminal court judge population.
Criminal court judge age breakdown
| Criminal Court Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Criminal court judge educational attainment
The most common degree for criminal court judges is bachelor's degree, with 53% of criminal court judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 17% and doctoral degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Criminal court judges by degree level
| Criminal court judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Criminal court judge employment statistics
Company size where criminal court judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where criminal court judges work.
Criminal court judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 42% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Criminal court judge jobs by company type
Employees with the criminal court judge job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most criminal court judges prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Criminal court judge jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Private | 25% |
| Government | 58% |
Criminal court judge turnover and employment statistics
Criminal court judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for criminal court judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Criminal court judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Criminal court judge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average criminal court judge tenure
The average criminal court judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 79 criminal court judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Criminal court judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Criminal court judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of criminal court judges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | 5.54% | 66,362 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Criminal Court Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar criminal court judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | 5.54% | 66,362 |
| Executive Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 72,148 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by criminal court judges
The most common foreign language among criminal court judges is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
Criminal court judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |