Demographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Demographer demographics by:
Demographer gender statistics
67.4% of demographers are women and 32.6% of demographers are men.
- Female, 67.4%
- Male, 32.6%
Demographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.4% |
| Male | 32.6% |
Demographer gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,136
Female income
$71,634
Demographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in demographer positions over time. Currently, 67.4% of demographers are female.
Demographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.74% | 75.26% |
| 2011 | 26.55% | 73.45% |
| 2012 | 23.70% | 76.30% |
| 2013 | 23.22% | 76.78% |
| 2014 | 25.09% | 74.91% |
| 2015 | 32.09% | 67.91% |
| 2016 | 28.72% | 71.28% |
| 2017 | 25.78% | 74.22% |
| 2018 | 26.76% | 73.24% |
| 2019 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2020 | 33.05% | 66.95% |
| 2021 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
Demographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared demographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Demographer | 33% | 67% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Demographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among demographers is White, which makes up 72.3% of all demographers. Comparatively, 10.2% of demographers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.6% of demographers are Unknown.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- Asian, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Demographer race
| Demographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Demographer race and ethnicity over time
See how demographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Demographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.75% | 8.35% | 4.54% | 5.86% |
| 2011 | 79.64% | 5.47% | 4.56% | 5.32% |
| 2012 | 77.40% | 4.65% | 4.97% | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 76.02% | 6.20% | 4.73% | 8.32% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 7.51% | 6.12% | 8.48% |
| 2015 | 79.44% | 5.65% | 6.25% | 5.44% |
| 2016 | 77.42% | 5.65% | 5.44% | 7.06% |
| 2017 | 73.10% | 4.11% | 5.34% | 11.70% |
| 2018 | 79.61% | 4.83% | 5.19% | 6.98% |
| 2019 | 77.08% | 4.17% | 6.38% | 7.94% |
| 2020 | 71.28% | 4.96% | 7.22% | 8.27% |
| 2021 | 72.27% | 3.88% | 5.89% | 10.20% |
Demographer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $73,271 |
| White | $72,540 |
| Black or African American | $73,504 |
| Asian | $72,572 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,891 |
Average demographer age
See how the average age of demographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Demographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Demographer age breakdown
The average age of demographers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the demographer population.
Demographer age breakdown
| Demographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Demographer educational attainment
The most common degree for demographers is bachelor's degree, with 54% of demographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 19%
- Diploma, 8%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Demographers by degree level
| Demographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Demographer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,932 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,512 |
| Doctorate Degree | $78,771 |
Demographer employment statistics
Company size where demographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where demographers work.
Demographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 50% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Demographer turnover and employment statistics
Demographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for demographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Demographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Demographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average demographer tenure
The average demographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 demographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Demographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Demographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of demographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Economist | 7.51% | 27,068 |
| Demographer | 10.82% | - |
| Applied Behavior Science Specialist | 11.87% | 13,882 |
| Business Planner | 13.00% | 60,241 |
| Team Leader/Research Psychologist | 19.82% | 92,524 |
Similar demographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Economist | 7.51% | 27,068 |
| Applied Behavior Science Specialist | 11.87% | 13,882 |
| Business Planner | 13.00% | 60,241 |
| Team Leader/Research Psychologist | 19.82% | 92,524 |
Foreign languages spoken by demographers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Demographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |