District leader demographics and statistics in the US
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District leader gender statistics
39.9% of district leaders are women and 60.1% of district leaders are men.
- Male, 60.1%
- Female, 39.9%
District leader gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.1% |
| Female | 39.9% |
District leader gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,688
Female income
$72,655
District leader gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district leader positions over time. Currently, 39.9% of district leaders are female.
District leader gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.89% | 34.11% |
| 2011 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2012 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2013 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2014 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2015 | 65.48% | 34.52% |
| 2016 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2017 | 63.77% | 36.23% |
| 2018 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
| 2019 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2020 | 61.84% | 38.16% |
| 2021 | 60.11% | 39.89% |
District leader related jobs gender ratio
We compared district leaders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| District Leader | 60% | 40% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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District leader demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district leaders is White, which makes up 67.0% of all district leaders. Comparatively, 15.5% of district leaders are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of district leaders are Asian.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
District leader race
| District leader race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
District leader race and ethnicity over time
See how district leader racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District leader race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.67% | 6.37% | 5.33% | 11.32% |
| 2011 | 74.50% | 6.54% | 5.35% | 11.04% |
| 2012 | 74.16% | 6.11% | 5.49% | 12.11% |
| 2013 | 74.66% | 5.93% | 5.53% | 11.48% |
| 2014 | 73.56% | 5.90% | 5.43% | 12.83% |
| 2015 | 73.57% | 5.96% | 5.37% | 12.75% |
| 2016 | 71.24% | 6.47% | 5.82% | 13.97% |
| 2017 | 72.59% | 5.95% | 5.56% | 13.47% |
| 2018 | 72.16% | 5.73% | 6.13% | 13.33% |
| 2019 | 70.78% | 6.00% | 6.17% | 14.40% |
| 2020 | 69.02% | 6.04% | 5.82% | 14.30% |
| 2021 | 66.97% | 6.27% | 6.44% | 15.50% |
District leader wage gap by race
According to our data, asian district leaders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district leaders have the lowest average salary at $78,920.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,054 |
| White | $86,206 |
| Black or African American | $78,920 |
| Asian | $88,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,531 |
Average district leader age
See how the average age of district leaders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District leader age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
District leader age breakdown
The average age of district leaders is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the district leader population.
District leader age breakdown
| District Leader Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
District leader educational attainment
The most common degree for district leaders is bachelor's degree, with 61% of district leaders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
District leaders by degree level
| District leader degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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District leader wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district leaders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $112,613 annually. With a Doctorate degree, district leaders earn a median annual income of $107,039 compared to $92,057 for district leaders with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $112,613 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,919 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,057 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,039 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,846 |
District leader employment statistics
Most district leaders work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where district leaders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district leaders work.
District leader jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 39% |
District leader jobs by company type
Employees with the district leader job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district leaders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
District leader jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 35% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 3% |
District leader jobs by industry
The most common industries for district leaders are retail, education and hospitality.
District leader industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Education | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
District leader turnover and employment statistics
District leader unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district leaders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District leader unemployment rate by year
| Year | District leader unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average district leader tenure
The average district leader stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,544 district leaders resumes in Zippia's database.
District leader tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
District leader LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district leaders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Special Projects Coordinator | 8.41% | 30,262 |
| Global Account Manager | 9.38% | 173,713 |
| District Leader | 10.39% | - |
| Field Representatives Director | 11.63% | 49,841 |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar district leader jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Special Projects Coordinator | 8.41% | 30,262 |
| Global Account Manager | 9.38% | 173,713 |
| Field Representatives Director | 11.63% | 49,841 |
| Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 43,453 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Foreign languages spoken by district leaders
The most common foreign language among district leaders is Spanish at 63.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.1%.
- Spanish, 63.8%
- French, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- German, 3.6%
- Mandarin, 2.9%
- Other, 16.6%
District leader languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 63.8% |
| French | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Mandarin | 2.9% |
| Other | 16.6% |
