Ditch rider demographics and statistics in the US
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Ditch rider gender statistics
2.9% of ditch riders are women and 97.1% of ditch riders are men.
- Male, 97.1%
- Female, 2.9%
Ditch rider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.1% |
| Female | 2.9% |
Ditch rider gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,560
Female income
$46,330
Ditch rider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ditch rider positions over time. Currently, 2.9% of ditch riders are female.
Ditch rider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2011 | 98.07% | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 98.02% | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2014 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2017 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2018 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
| 2019 | 97.34% | 2.66% |
| 2020 | 97.51% | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 97.14% | 2.86% |
Ditch rider related jobs gender ratio
We compared ditch riders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Ditch rider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ditch riders is White, which makes up 68.2% of all ditch riders. Comparatively, 21.6% of ditch riders are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of ditch riders are Black or African American.
- White, 68.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Ditch rider race
| Ditch rider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Ditch rider race and ethnicity over time
See how ditch rider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ditch rider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.55% | 4.41% | 1.43% | 23.51% |
| 2011 | 69.11% | 4.85% | 1.38% | 22.39% |
| 2012 | 68.71% | 4.92% | 1.40% | 22.41% |
| 2013 | 68.45% | 4.64% | 1.39% | 22.86% |
| 2014 | 69.70% | 4.22% | 1.47% | 22.00% |
| 2015 | 71.51% | 4.31% | 1.60% | 19.97% |
| 2016 | 71.02% | 3.85% | 1.47% | 21.26% |
| 2017 | 73.16% | 3.47% | 1.48% | 19.37% |
| 2018 | 73.96% | 3.87% | 1.42% | 18.08% |
| 2019 | 72.95% | 3.63% | 1.38% | 19.34% |
| 2020 | 74.88% | 3.76% | 1.52% | 14.96% |
| 2021 | 68.20% | 3.81% | 1.93% | 21.65% |
Ditch rider wage gap by race
According to our data, white ditch riders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino ditch riders have the lowest average salary at $53,469.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,861 |
| White | $61,542 |
| Black or African American | $56,667 |
| Asian | $55,569 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,469 |
Average ditch rider age
See how the average age of ditch riders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ditch rider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Ditch rider age breakdown
The average age of ditch riders is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the ditch rider population.
Ditch rider age breakdown
| Ditch Rider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Ditch rider educational attainment
The most common degree for ditch riders is high school diploma, with 55% of ditch riders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 14%
Ditch riders by degree level
| Ditch rider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
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Ditch rider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ditch riders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,794 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ditch riders earn a median annual income of $59,407 compared to $53,493 for ditch riders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,493 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,407 |
| No Education | $50,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,794 |
Ditch rider turnover and employment statistics
Ditch rider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ditch riders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ditch rider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ditch rider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average ditch rider tenure
The average ditch rider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 ditch riders resumes in Zippia's database.
Ditch rider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Foreign languages spoken by ditch riders
- Portuguese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Ditch rider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Portuguese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |