Deacon demographics and statistics in the US
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Deacon gender statistics
20.3% of deacons are women and 79.7% of deacons are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Deacon gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Deacon gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,005
Female income
$44,134
Deacon gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deacon positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of deacons are female.
Deacon gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.01% | 16.99% |
| 2011 | 82.39% | 17.61% |
| 2012 | 81.38% | 18.62% |
| 2013 | 82.14% | 17.86% |
| 2014 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2015 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2016 | 81.32% | 18.68% |
| 2017 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2018 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2019 | 81.62% | 18.38% |
| 2020 | 81.40% | 18.60% |
| 2021 | 79.73% | 20.27% |
Deacon related jobs gender ratio
We compared deacons with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Deacon | 80% | 20% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Deacon demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deacons is White, which makes up 68.0% of all deacons. Comparatively, 11.8% of deacons are Black or African American and 9.1% of deacons are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.0%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.1%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Deacon race
| Deacon race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Deacon race and ethnicity over time
See how deacon racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deacon race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.06% | 10.37% | 5.28% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 73.14% | 10.63% | 6.51% | 7.69% |
| 2012 | 74.40% | 10.64% | 5.83% | 7.06% |
| 2013 | 74.04% | 11.05% | 5.90% | 7.34% |
| 2014 | 72.98% | 10.43% | 6.17% | 8.14% |
| 2015 | 73.58% | 11.01% | 5.83% | 7.65% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 11.06% | 7.00% | 8.02% |
| 2017 | 71.91% | 10.13% | 6.81% | 8.81% |
| 2018 | 73.69% | 9.85% | 6.17% | 8.19% |
| 2019 | 72.69% | 10.71% | 6.14% | 8.49% |
| 2020 | 70.12% | 10.60% | 7.43% | 8.04% |
| 2021 | 68.01% | 11.84% | 6.66% | 9.05% |
Deacon wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown deacons have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian deacons have the lowest average salary at $42,256.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,868 |
| White | $48,853 |
| Black or African American | $49,521 |
| Asian | $42,256 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,129 |
Average deacon age
See how the average age of deacons varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Deacon age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Deacon age breakdown
The average age of deacons is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the deacon population.
Deacon age breakdown
| Deacon Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Deacon educational attainment
The most common degree for deacons is bachelor's degree, with 52% of deacons earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Deacons by degree level
| Deacon degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Deacon wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deacons with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $53,866 annually. With a Master's degree, deacons earn a median annual income of $52,487 compared to $46,506 for deacons with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,487 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,506 |
| Doctorate Degree | $53,866 |
Deacon employment statistics
Company size where deacons work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deacons work.
Deacon jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 59% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Deacon turnover and employment statistics
Deacon unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deacons between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deacon unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deacon unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average deacon tenure
The average deacon stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 deacons resumes in Zippia's database.
Deacon tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Deacon LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deacons 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Advisor | 8.30% | 45,590 |
| Church Worker | 10.45% | 19,357 |
| Community Liaison | 13.09% | 30,431 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Deacon | 15.69% | - |
| Religious Educator | 16.29% | 7,069 |
| Social Worker | 19.71% | 77,340 |
Similar deacon jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Advisor | 8.30% | 45,590 |
| Church Worker | 10.45% | 19,357 |
| Community Liaison | 13.09% | 30,431 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Religious Educator | 16.29% | 7,069 |
| Social Worker | 19.71% | 77,340 |
Foreign languages spoken by deacons
The most common foreign language among deacons is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Greek, 5.6%
- Serbian, 5.6%
Deacon languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Greek | 5.6% |
| Serbian | 5.6% |
