Disability advocate demographics and statistics in the US
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Disability advocate demographics by:
Disability advocate gender statistics
70.1% of disability advocates are women and 29.9% of disability advocates are men.
- Female, 70.1%
- Male, 29.9%
Disability advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.1% |
| Male | 29.9% |
Disability advocate gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,894
Female income
$36,937
Disability advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in disability advocate positions over time. Currently, 70.1% of disability advocates are female.
Disability advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.38% | 67.62% |
| 2011 | 27.85% | 72.15% |
| 2012 | 30.08% | 69.92% |
| 2013 | 32.72% | 67.28% |
| 2014 | 28.03% | 71.97% |
| 2015 | 26.64% | 73.36% |
| 2016 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2017 | 30.75% | 69.25% |
| 2018 | 28.39% | 71.61% |
| 2019 | 30.02% | 69.98% |
| 2020 | 29.68% | 70.32% |
| 2021 | 29.95% | 70.05% |
Disability advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared disability advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Disability Advocate | 30% | 70% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Disability advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among disability advocates is White, which makes up 54.6% of all disability advocates. Comparatively, 21.8% of disability advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of disability advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.8%
- Black or African American, 11.4%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Disability advocate race
| Disability advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Disability advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how disability advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Disability advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.24% | 15.51% | 5.28% | 17.75% |
| 2011 | 60.77% | 14.78% | 5.07% | 17.06% |
| 2012 | 58.84% | 12.98% | 4.74% | 18.64% |
| 2013 | 57.14% | 14.33% | 5.56% | 18.55% |
| 2014 | 60.52% | 11.44% | 5.92% | 19.11% |
| 2015 | 59.20% | 13.47% | 4.88% | 18.56% |
| 2016 | 58.91% | 13.24% | 5.59% | 18.91% |
| 2017 | 57.19% | 13.08% | 5.14% | 20.51% |
| 2018 | 57.42% | 11.20% | 5.95% | 21.86% |
| 2019 | 57.45% | 12.32% | 5.70% | 21.20% |
| 2020 | 54.42% | 11.80% | 5.43% | 22.27% |
| 2021 | 54.56% | 11.41% | 6.33% | 21.77% |
Disability advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, asian disability advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american disability advocates have the lowest average salary at $37,228.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,875 |
| White | $37,561 |
| Black or African American | $37,228 |
| Asian | $38,887 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,937 |
Average disability advocate age
See how the average age of disability advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Disability advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Disability advocate age breakdown
The average age of disability advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the disability advocate population.
Disability advocate age breakdown
| Disability Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Disability advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for disability advocates is bachelor's degree, with 58% of disability advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Disability advocates by degree level
| Disability advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Disability advocate wage gap by degree level
According to the data, disability advocates with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,101 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, disability advocates earn a median annual income of $38,058 compared to $35,595 for disability advocates with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,101 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,458 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,058 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $35,595 |
Disability advocate employment statistics
Most disability advocates work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where disability advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where disability advocates work.
Disability advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Disability advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the disability advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most disability advocates prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Disability advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 19% |
Disability advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for disability advocates are professional, health care and education.
Disability advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 24% |
| Health Care | 18% |
| Education | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Disability advocate turnover and employment statistics
Disability advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for disability advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Disability advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Disability advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average disability advocate tenure
The average disability advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 454 disability advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Disability advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Disability advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of disability advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Cooperative Education Director | 10.75% | 15,010 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Disability Advocate | 11.48% | - |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Similar disability advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Counselor | 8.96% | 75,374 |
| Parole Officer | 9.50% | 55,945 |
| Cooperative Education Director | 10.75% | 15,010 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Group Home Counselor | 15.06% | 79,344 |
| Mental Health Clinician | 15.06% | 91,347 |
Foreign languages spoken by disability advocates
The most common foreign language among disability advocates is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 5.6% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Chamorro, 5.6%
- French, 5.6%
- Other, 10.9%
Disability advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Chamorro | 5.6% |
| French | 5.6% |
| Other | 10.9% |