District court judge demographics and statistics in the US
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District court judge gender statistics
44.8% of district court judges are women and 55.2% of district court judges are men.
- Male, 55.2%
- Female, 44.8%
District court judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.2% |
| Female | 44.8% |
District court judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,645
Female income
$49,145
District court judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district court judge positions over time. Currently, 44.8% of district court judges are female.
District court judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2011 | 61.31% | 38.69% |
| 2012 | 61.13% | 38.87% |
| 2013 | 60.52% | 39.48% |
| 2014 | 60.43% | 39.57% |
| 2015 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2016 | 57.72% | 42.28% |
| 2017 | 57.83% | 42.17% |
| 2018 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2019 | 57.51% | 42.49% |
| 2020 | 55.64% | 44.36% |
| 2021 | 55.21% | 44.79% |
District court judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared district court judges with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| District Court Judge | 55% | 45% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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District court judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district court judges is White, which makes up 75.3% of all district court judges. Comparatively, 7.9% of district court judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of district court judges are Asian.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
District court judge race
| District court judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
District court judge race and ethnicity over time
See how district court judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District court judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.98% | 5.23% | 4.87% | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 81.75% | 5.54% | 5.03% | 5.92% |
| 2012 | 81.82% | 5.16% | 5.20% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 81.58% | 5.25% | 5.24% | 5.84% |
| 2014 | 80.92% | 5.75% | 5.47% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 80.83% | 5.41% | 5.56% | 6.40% |
| 2016 | 80.26% | 5.47% | 5.71% | 6.69% |
| 2017 | 80.28% | 5.44% | 5.68% | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 79.65% | 5.62% | 5.61% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 79.18% | 5.60% | 5.99% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 76.66% | 5.51% | 6.30% | 7.28% |
| 2021 | 75.32% | 5.64% | 6.46% | 7.87% |
District court judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district court judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district court judges have the lowest average salary at $49,717.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,304 |
| White | $52,479 |
| Black or African American | $49,717 |
| Asian | $54,497 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,363 |
Average district court judge age
See how the average age of district court judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District court judge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
District court judge age breakdown
The average age of district court judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the district court judge population.
District court judge age breakdown
| District Court Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
District court judge educational attainment
The most common degree for district court judges is bachelor's degree, with 55% of district court judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 35% and doctoral degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Doctorate, 35%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 0%
District court judges by degree level
| District court judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Doctorate | 35% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 0% |
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District court judge employment statistics
Company size where district court judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district court judges work.
District court judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
District court judge jobs by company type
Employees with the district court judge job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district court judges prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
District court judge jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 52% |
District court judge turnover and employment statistics
District court judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district court judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District court judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | District court judge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average district court judge tenure
The average district court judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 214 district court judges resumes in Zippia's database.
District court judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 56% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
District court judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district court judges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Law Clerk | 5.54% | 66,866 |
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| District Court Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar district court judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Law Clerk | 5.54% | 66,866 |
| Senior Paralegal | 6.63% | 4,213 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by district court judges
The most common foreign language among district court judges is Spanish at 71.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 71.4%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
District court judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 71.4% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |