Dairy farmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Dairy farmer gender statistics
33.0% of dairy farmers are women and 67.0% of dairy farmers are men.
- Male, 67.0%
- Female, 33.0%
Dairy farmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.0% |
| Female | 33.0% |
Dairy farmer gender pay gap
Women earn 79¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,381
Female income
$27,181
Dairy farmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dairy farmer positions over time. Currently, 33.0% of dairy farmers are female.
Dairy farmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 24.76% |
| 2012 | 74.73% | 25.27% |
| 2013 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2014 | 70.87% | 29.13% |
| 2015 | 69.99% | 30.01% |
| 2016 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 2017 | 68.90% | 31.10% |
| 2018 | 66.94% | 33.06% |
| 2019 | 68.59% | 31.41% |
| 2020 | 70.03% | 29.97% |
| 2021 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
Dairy farmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared dairy farmers 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% |
| Dairy Farmer | 67% | 33% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Dairy farmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dairy farmers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all dairy farmers. Comparatively, 20.5% of dairy farmers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.5% of dairy farmers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Dairy farmer race
| Dairy farmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Dairy farmer race and ethnicity over time
See how dairy farmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dairy farmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.57% | 4.11% | 1.22% | 22.36% |
| 2011 | 71.13% | 4.55% | 1.17% | 21.24% |
| 2012 | 70.73% | 4.62% | 1.18% | 21.26% |
| 2013 | 70.47% | 4.34% | 1.18% | 21.70% |
| 2014 | 71.72% | 3.92% | 1.25% | 20.85% |
| 2015 | 73.53% | 4.01% | 1.39% | 18.82% |
| 2016 | 73.04% | 3.54% | 1.26% | 20.10% |
| 2017 | 75.18% | 3.17% | 1.26% | 18.22% |
| 2018 | 75.98% | 3.57% | 1.21% | 16.93% |
| 2019 | 74.97% | 3.33% | 1.17% | 18.19% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 3.46% | 1.30% | 13.81% |
| 2021 | 70.22% | 3.51% | 1.71% | 20.50% |
Dairy farmer wage gap by race
According to our data, white dairy farmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dairy farmers have the lowest average salary at $32,388.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,841 |
| White | $37,872 |
| Black or African American | $34,528 |
| Asian | $33,516 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,388 |
Average dairy farmer age
See how the average age of dairy farmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dairy farmer 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 |
Dairy farmer age breakdown
The average age of dairy farmers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the dairy farmer population.
Dairy farmer age breakdown
| Dairy Farmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Dairy farmer educational attainment
The most common degree for dairy farmers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of dairy farmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Dairy farmers by degree level
| Dairy farmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Dairy farmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, dairy farmers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $36,395 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, dairy farmers earn a median annual income of $36,073 compared to $31,760 for dairy farmers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,760 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,073 |
| No Education | $29,610 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,395 |
Dairy farmer employment statistics
Most dairy farmers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where dairy farmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dairy farmers work.
Dairy farmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Dairy farmer jobs by company type
Employees with the dairy farmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dairy farmers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dairy farmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 5% |
Dairy farmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for dairy farmers are professional, manufacturing and education.
Dairy farmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 21% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Education | 11% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Agriculture | 7% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Dairy farmer turnover and employment statistics
Dairy farmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dairy farmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dairy farmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dairy farmer 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 dairy farmer tenure
The average dairy farmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 899 dairy farmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Dairy farmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Foreign languages spoken by dairy farmers
The most common foreign language among dairy farmers is Spanish at 59.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 59.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 4.5%
- Filipino, 4.5%
- German, 4.5%
- Other, 18.3%
Dairy farmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.5% |
| Filipino | 4.5% |
| German | 4.5% |
| Other | 18.3% |
