Design volunteer demographics and statistics in the US
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Design volunteer demographics by:
Design volunteer gender statistics
60.9% of design volunteers are women and 39.1% of design volunteers are men.
- Female, 60.9%
- Male, 39.1%
Design volunteer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.9% |
| Male | 39.1% |
Design volunteer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,460
Female income
$51,834
Design volunteer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in design volunteer positions over time. Currently, 60.9% of design volunteers are female.
Design volunteer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2011 | 41.73% | 58.27% |
| 2012 | 40.94% | 59.06% |
| 2013 | 43.35% | 56.65% |
| 2014 | 41.19% | 58.81% |
| 2015 | 41.92% | 58.08% |
| 2016 | 40.84% | 59.16% |
| 2017 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
| 2018 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2019 | 38.96% | 61.04% |
| 2020 | 39.02% | 60.98% |
| 2021 | 39.15% | 60.85% |
Design volunteer related jobs gender ratio
We compared design volunteers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Design Volunteer | 39% | 61% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Design volunteer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among design volunteers is White, which makes up 70.2% of all design volunteers. Comparatively, 10.6% of design volunteers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of design volunteers are Asian.
- White, 70.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- Black or African American, 3.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Design volunteer race
| Design volunteer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Design volunteer race and ethnicity over time
See how design volunteer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Design volunteer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.32% | 3.37% | 6.45% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 79.15% | 3.38% | 7.00% | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 78.60% | 3.42% | 6.69% | 9.26% |
| 2013 | 79.01% | 3.39% | 7.37% | 8.05% |
| 2014 | 78.43% | 3.15% | 7.37% | 8.85% |
| 2015 | 77.58% | 3.31% | 7.11% | 9.89% |
| 2016 | 77.09% | 3.54% | 7.72% | 9.34% |
| 2017 | 77.04% | 3.17% | 8.01% | 9.29% |
| 2018 | 74.98% | 3.33% | 8.26% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 76.12% | 3.50% | 7.60% | 10.19% |
| 2020 | 74.32% | 3.04% | 7.13% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 70.17% | 3.42% | 10.42% | 10.63% |
Design volunteer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,187 |
| White | $52,358 |
| Black or African American | $52,501 |
| Asian | $58,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,204 |
Average design volunteer age
See how the average age of design volunteers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Design volunteer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 38 | 34 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 31 |
Design volunteer age breakdown
The average age of design volunteers is 40+ years years old, representing 42% of the design volunteer population.
Design volunteer age breakdown
| Design Volunteer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 42% |
| 30-40 years | 35% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Design volunteer educational attainment
The most common degree for design volunteers is bachelor's degree, with 74% of design volunteers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Design volunteers by degree level
| Design volunteer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Design volunteer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,256 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,697 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,481 |
Design volunteer employment statistics
Most design volunteers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where design volunteers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where design volunteers work.
Design volunteer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Design volunteer jobs by company type
Employees with the design volunteer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most design volunteers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Design volunteer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 12% |
Design volunteer jobs by industry
The most common industries for design volunteers are non profits, education and professional.
Design volunteer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 26% |
| Education | 20% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Media | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Design volunteer turnover and employment statistics
Design volunteer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for design volunteers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Design volunteer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Design volunteer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.84% |
| 2011 | 7.82% |
| 2012 | 7.12% |
| 2013 | 5.32% |
| 2014 | 4.78% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 3.61% |
| 2018 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 3.78% |
| 2020 | 6.80% |
| 2021 | 7.79% |
Average design volunteer tenure
The average design volunteer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 642 design volunteers resumes in Zippia's database.
Design volunteer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 46% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Design volunteer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of design volunteers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Design Volunteer | 13.05% | - |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Associate | 16.91% | 195 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Similar design volunteer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Artist | 11.32% | 7,209 |
| Theater Set Production Designer | 12.35% | 97,246 |
| Floral Decorator | 14.26% | 2,182 |
| Display Associate | 16.91% | 195 |
| Fashion Show Director | 17.98% | 7,493 |
| Home Lighting Adviser | 22.51% | 50,387 |
Foreign languages spoken by design volunteers
The most common foreign language among design volunteers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 10.0%
- Japanese, 6.7%
- Mandarin, 6.7%
- Korean, 6.7%
- Other, 36.6%
Design volunteer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 6.7% |
| Mandarin | 6.7% |
| Korean | 6.7% |
| Other | 36.6% |
