Delegate demographics and statistics in the US
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Delegate demographics by:
Delegate gender statistics
59.5% of delegates are women and 40.5% of delegates are men.
- Female, 59.5%
- Male, 40.5%
Delegate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.5% |
| Male | 40.5% |
Delegate gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,837
Female income
$54,651
Delegate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in delegate positions over time. Currently, 59.5% of delegates are female.
Delegate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49.11% | 50.89% |
| 2011 | 48.83% | 51.17% |
| 2012 | 47.92% | 52.08% |
| 2013 | 46.22% | 53.78% |
| 2014 | 45.54% | 54.46% |
| 2015 | 45.20% | 54.80% |
| 2016 | 44.47% | 55.53% |
| 2017 | 44.91% | 55.09% |
| 2018 | 44.72% | 55.28% |
| 2019 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| 2020 | 40.45% | 59.55% |
| 2021 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
Delegate related jobs gender ratio
We compared delegates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Delegate | 40% | 60% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Delegate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among delegates is White, which makes up 76.3% of all delegates. Comparatively, 7.8% of delegates are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of delegates are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Delegate race
| Delegate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Delegate race and ethnicity over time
See how delegate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Delegate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.83% | 3.36% | 5.79% | 6.23% |
| 2011 | 83.02% | 3.76% | 5.42% | 5.84% |
| 2012 | 82.26% | 3.68% | 5.96% | 6.30% |
| 2013 | 82.52% | 3.49% | 6.06% | 6.04% |
| 2014 | 82.55% | 3.62% | 5.70% | 6.37% |
| 2015 | 82.49% | 3.49% | 5.69% | 6.36% |
| 2016 | 82.15% | 3.40% | 6.26% | 6.20% |
| 2017 | 80.79% | 3.56% | 6.79% | 6.77% |
| 2018 | 80.29% | 3.39% | 6.99% | 7.08% |
| 2019 | 81.42% | 3.10% | 6.73% | 6.85% |
| 2020 | 78.04% | 3.58% | 7.19% | 7.16% |
| 2021 | 76.29% | 3.75% | 7.65% | 7.76% |
Delegate wage gap by race
According to our data, white delegates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american delegates have the lowest average salary at $62,324.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,221 |
| White | $69,108 |
| Black or African American | $62,324 |
| Asian | $68,260 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,513 |
Average delegate age
See how the average age of delegates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Delegate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Delegate age breakdown
The average age of delegates is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the delegate population.
Delegate age breakdown
| Delegate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Delegate educational attainment
The most common degree for delegates is bachelor's degree, with 73% of delegates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Delegates by degree level
| Delegate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Delegate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, delegates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $90,007 annually. With a Doctorate degree, delegates earn a median annual income of $89,986 compared to $78,369 for delegates with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,007 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,369 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,986 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,018 |
Delegate employment statistics
Most delegates work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where delegates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where delegates work.
Delegate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Delegate jobs by company type
Employees with the delegate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most delegates prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Delegate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 46% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 8% |
Delegate jobs by industry
The most common industries for delegates are education, non profits and professional.
Delegate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Delegate turnover and employment statistics
Delegate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for delegates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Delegate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Delegate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average delegate tenure
The average delegate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,610 delegates resumes in Zippia's database.
Delegate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Delegate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of delegates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Consultant/Project Manager | 8.41% | 213,963 |
| Internet Manager | 9.38% | 94,330 |
| Overnight Manager | 9.63% | 374,654 |
| Delegate | 11.54% | - |
| Senior Human Resources Generalist | 13.02% | 47,037 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar delegate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Director | 7.93% | 83,491 |
| Consultant/Project Manager | 8.41% | 213,963 |
| Internet Manager | 9.38% | 94,330 |
| Overnight Manager | 9.63% | 374,654 |
| Senior Human Resources Generalist | 13.02% | 47,037 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by delegates
The most common foreign language among delegates is Spanish at 35.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 35.4%
- French, 15.4%
- Chinese, 9.4%
- Mandarin, 7.8%
- Italian, 6.0%
- Other, 26.0%
Delegate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.4% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 9.4% |
| Mandarin | 7.8% |
| Italian | 6.0% |
| Other | 26.0% |
