District representative demographics and statistics in the US
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District representative gender statistics
39.0% of district representatives are women and 61.0% of district representatives are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
District representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
District representative gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,963
Female income
$71,317
District representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in district representative positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of district representatives are female.
District representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.67% | 36.33% |
| 2011 | 63.74% | 36.26% |
| 2012 | 64.76% | 35.24% |
| 2013 | 63.69% | 36.31% |
| 2014 | 62.19% | 37.81% |
| 2015 | 62.09% | 37.91% |
| 2016 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2017 | 62.54% | 37.46% |
| 2018 | 60.75% | 39.25% |
| 2019 | 61.66% | 38.34% |
| 2020 | 61.76% | 38.24% |
| 2021 | 60.97% | 39.03% |
District representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared district representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, commercial equipment and supplies sales representative and outside parts sales have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Representative | 6% | 94% |
| Avon Sales Representative | 7% | 93% |
| Inside Sales Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| District Representative | 61% | 39% |
| Factory Representative | 90% | 10% |
| Outside Parts Sales | 92% | 8% |
| Commercial Equipment And Supplies Sales Representative | 93% | 7% |
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District representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among district representatives is White, which makes up 72.8% of all district representatives. Comparatively, 14.3% of district representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 5.2% of district representatives are Asian.
- White, 72.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.3%
- Asian, 5.2%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
District representative race
| District representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
District representative race and ethnicity over time
See how district representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
District representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.63% | 3.92% | 4.29% | 11.56% |
| 2011 | 78.12% | 3.81% | 4.62% | 12.10% |
| 2012 | 78.19% | 3.71% | 4.60% | 11.98% |
| 2013 | 77.58% | 3.96% | 4.49% | 12.52% |
| 2014 | 76.68% | 4.15% | 4.57% | 12.99% |
| 2015 | 77.08% | 3.92% | 4.56% | 12.81% |
| 2016 | 76.59% | 3.65% | 4.63% | 13.41% |
| 2017 | 76.72% | 3.95% | 4.51% | 13.11% |
| 2018 | 76.39% | 3.83% | 4.62% | 13.38% |
| 2019 | 76.34% | 3.73% | 4.73% | 13.49% |
| 2020 | 74.71% | 3.84% | 4.63% | 13.31% |
| 2021 | 72.75% | 3.85% | 5.16% | 14.29% |
District representative wage gap by race
According to our data, white district representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american district representatives have the lowest average salary at $70,586.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $74,939 |
| White | $75,946 |
| Black or African American | $70,586 |
| Asian | $74,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,155 |
Average district representative age
See how the average age of district representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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District representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 43 | 51.5 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 | 44 |
| White | 50 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
District representative age breakdown
The average age of district representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the district representative population.
District representative age breakdown
| District Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
District representative educational attainment
The most common degree for district representatives is bachelor's degree, with 74% of district representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 4%
District representatives by degree level
| District representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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District representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, district representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,936 annually. With a Doctorate degree, district representatives earn a median annual income of $82,887 compared to $79,537 for district representatives with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,936 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,329 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,537 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,887 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,880 |
District representative employment statistics
Most district representatives work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where district representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where district representatives work.
District representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
District representative jobs by company type
Employees with the district representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most district representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
District representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 16% |
District representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for district representatives are government, education and pharmaceutical.
District representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Education | 12% |
| Pharmaceutical | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
District representative turnover and employment statistics
District representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for district representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
District representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | District representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.75% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 4.91% |
| 2013 | 4.06% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 3.72% |
Average district representative tenure
The average district representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,385 district representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
District representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
District representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of district representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| District Representative | 6.15% | - |
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Sales Associate | 7.09% | 579,849 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance Representative | 7.29% | 124,645 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Similar district representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7.00% | 5,835 |
| Sales Associate | 7.09% | 579,849 |
| Rental Manager | 7.23% | 2,246 |
| Finance Representative | 7.29% | 124,645 |
| Counter Associate | 8.34% | 394,083 |
| Travel Agent | 12.49% | 34,166 |
Foreign languages spoken by district representatives
The most common foreign language among district representatives is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 4.3% and French is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Arabic, 4.3%
- Russian, 4.3%
- Other, 32.8%
District representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Arabic | 4.3% |
| Russian | 4.3% |
| Other | 32.8% |
