Deputy demographics and statistics in the US
Deputy demographics research summary. Zippia estimates deputy demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our deputy estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about deputies after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 109,876 deputies currently employed in the United States.
- 34.9% of all deputies are women, while 65.1% are men.
- The average deputy age is 39 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of deputies is White (60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.7%), Black or African American (13.2%) and Unknown (4.9%).
- Deputies are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $92,053, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women deputies earned 90% of what men earned.
- District of Columbia is the best state for deputies to live.
- Deputies are 75% more likely to work at government companies in comparison to private companies.
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Deputy demographics by:
Deputy gender statistics
34.9% of deputies are women and 65.1% of deputies are men.
- Male, 65.1%
- Female, 34.9%
Deputy gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.1% |
| Female | 34.9% |
Deputy gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,726
Female income
$50,886
Deputy gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy positions over time. Currently, 34.9% of deputies are female.
Deputy gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.64% | 33.36% |
| 2011 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
| 2012 | 66.27% | 33.73% |
| 2013 | 67.32% | 32.68% |
| 2014 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2015 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2016 | 68.39% | 31.61% |
| 2017 | 67.88% | 32.12% |
| 2018 | 65.79% | 34.21% |
| 2019 | 64.82% | 35.18% |
| 2020 | 68.17% | 31.83% |
| 2021 | 65.05% | 34.95% |
Deputy related jobs gender ratio
We compared deputies with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Deputy | 65% | 35% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Deputy demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deputies is White, which makes up 60.4% of all deputies. Comparatively, 16.7% of deputies are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of deputies are Black or African American.
- White, 60.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 13.2%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Deputy race
| Deputy race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Deputy race and ethnicity over time
See how deputy racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deputy race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.28% | 13.53% | 2.81% | 14.19% |
| 2011 | 66.45% | 13.58% | 3.06% | 13.54% |
| 2012 | 66.14% | 13.64% | 2.61% | 13.61% |
| 2013 | 66.64% | 13.02% | 2.76% | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 66.03% | 13.09% | 2.95% | 14.01% |
| 2015 | 65.40% | 13.43% | 3.16% | 14.61% |
| 2016 | 65.26% | 13.54% | 2.82% | 14.98% |
| 2017 | 64.84% | 13.60% | 2.86% | 14.90% |
| 2018 | 63.96% | 12.88% | 3.35% | 15.85% |
| 2019 | 65.37% | 12.44% | 3.16% | 15.41% |
| 2020 | 62.34% | 13.68% | 3.38% | 15.38% |
| 2021 | 60.44% | 13.24% | 3.51% | 16.75% |
Deputy wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deputies have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deputies have the lowest average salary at $51,846.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,654 |
| White | $55,840 |
| Black or African American | $51,846 |
| Asian | $61,141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,714 |
Average deputy age
See how the average age of deputies varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deputy age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Deputy age breakdown
The average age of deputies is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the deputy population.
Deputy age breakdown
| Deputy Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Deputy educational attainment
The most common degree for deputies is bachelor's degree, with 48% of deputies earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Deputies by degree level
| Deputy degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Deputy wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deputies with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $69,042 annually. With a Doctorate degree, deputies earn a median annual income of $66,793 compared to $62,270 for deputies with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $69,042 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,280 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,270 |
| Doctorate Degree | $66,793 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,567 |
Deputy employment statistics
Most deputies work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where deputies work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deputies work.
Deputy jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Deputy jobs by company type
Employees with the deputy job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deputies prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Deputy jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 17% |
| Government | 75% |
Deputy jobs by industry
The most common industries for deputies are government, education and professional.
Deputy industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 73% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Deputy turnover and employment statistics
Deputy unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deputies between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deputy unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deputy unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average deputy tenure
The average deputy stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 9,993 deputies resumes in Zippia's database.
Deputy tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Deputy LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deputies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | 101,579 |
| Deputy | 7.15% | - |
| Child Support Officer | 8.65% | 133,048 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar deputy jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | 101,579 |
| Child Support Officer | 8.65% | 133,048 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by deputies
The most common foreign language among deputies is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and German is the third-most popular at 7.3%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- French, 11.9%
- German, 7.3%
- Russian, 7.1%
- Arabic, 4.2%
- Other, 24.3%
Deputy languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| French | 11.9% |
| German | 7.3% |
| Russian | 7.1% |
| Arabic | 4.2% |
| Other | 24.3% |
