District agent demographics and statistics in the US
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District agent gender statistics
26.6% of district agents are women and 73.4% of district agents are men.
- Male, 73.4%
- Female, 26.6%
District agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.4% |
| Female | 26.6% |
District agent gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,673
Female income
$33,380
District agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district agent positions over time. Currently, 26.6% of district agents are female.
District agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2011 | 75.56% | 24.44% |
| 2012 | 73.99% | 26.01% |
| 2013 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2014 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2015 | 75.60% | 24.40% |
| 2016 | 74.98% | 25.02% |
| 2017 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
| 2018 | 74.67% | 25.33% |
| 2019 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2020 | 72.25% | 27.75% |
| 2021 | 73.39% | 26.61% |
District agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared district agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| District Agent | 73% | 27% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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District agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district agents is White, which makes up 65.8% of all district agents. Comparatively, 16.3% of district agents are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of district agents are Black or African American.
- White, 65.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 4.8%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.0%
District agent race
| District agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
District agent race and ethnicity over time
See how district agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.27% | 8.07% | 3.71% | 12.74% |
| 2011 | 73.82% | 8.06% | 3.82% | 13.02% |
| 2012 | 72.92% | 8.45% | 3.96% | 13.00% |
| 2013 | 72.04% | 9.07% | 4.05% | 13.14% |
| 2014 | 71.48% | 8.67% | 4.07% | 14.14% |
| 2015 | 69.81% | 9.48% | 3.90% | 14.99% |
| 2016 | 70.77% | 9.09% | 3.94% | 14.12% |
| 2017 | 69.44% | 9.36% | 4.51% | 14.75% |
| 2018 | 70.33% | 8.11% | 4.41% | 15.28% |
| 2019 | 69.00% | 8.78% | 4.22% | 16.27% |
| 2020 | 67.25% | 7.88% | 4.84% | 16.00% |
| 2021 | 65.81% | 9.47% | 4.76% | 16.25% |
District agent wage gap by race
According to our data, white district agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district agents have the lowest average salary at $34,351.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,971 |
| White | $38,774 |
| Black or African American | $34,351 |
| Asian | $37,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,134 |
Average district agent age
See how the average age of district agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | 42 |
| White | 47 | 49 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 39 |
District agent age breakdown
The average age of district agents is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the district agent population.
District agent age breakdown
| District Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
District agent educational attainment
The most common degree for district agents is bachelor's degree, with 68% of district agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
District agents by degree level
| District agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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District agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district agents with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,626 annually. With a Master's degree, district agents earn a median annual income of $41,529 compared to $38,691 for district agents with an Doctorate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $41,529 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,368 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,626 |
| Doctorate Degree | $38,691 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,240 |
District agent employment statistics
Most district agents work for a private in the insurance industry.
Company size where district agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district agents work.
District agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 4% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
District agent jobs by company type
Employees with the district agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
District agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 19% |
District agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for district agents are insurance, finance and government.
District agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 26% |
| Fortune 500 | 24% |
| Finance | 18% |
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
District agent turnover and employment statistics
District agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | District agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.09% |
| 2011 | 4.31% |
| 2012 | 4.18% |
| 2013 | 3.95% |
| 2014 | 3.23% |
| 2015 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 2.35% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 3.05% |
| 2021 | 3.58% |
Average district agent tenure
The average district agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 district agents resumes in Zippia's database.
District agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
District agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Account Executive | 5.13% | 160,271 |
| Finance Agent | 5.67% | 95,381 |
| District Agent | 6.79% | - |
| Advertising Executive | 9.53% | 69,840 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |
Similar district agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| National Account Executive | 5.13% | 160,271 |
| Finance Agent | 5.67% | 95,381 |
| Advertising Executive | 9.53% | 69,840 |
| Travel Counselor | 17.39% | 32,840 |