Draper demographics and statistics in the US
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Draper gender statistics
64.3% of drapers are women and 35.7% of drapers are men.
- Female, 64.3%
- Male, 35.7%
Draper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.3% |
| Male | 35.7% |
Draper gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,412
Female income
$43,027
Draper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in draper positions over time. Currently, 64.3% of drapers are female.
Draper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.19% | 65.81% |
| 2011 | 30.87% | 69.13% |
| 2012 | 29.45% | 70.55% |
| 2013 | 27.54% | 72.46% |
| 2014 | 29.76% | 70.24% |
| 2015 | 35.24% | 64.76% |
| 2016 | 32.05% | 67.95% |
| 2017 | 27.54% | 72.46% |
| 2018 | 36.46% | 63.54% |
| 2019 | 29.73% | 70.27% |
| 2020 | 34.06% | 65.94% |
| 2021 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
Draper related jobs gender ratio
We compared drapers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Draper | 36% | 64% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Draper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drapers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all drapers. Comparatively, 16.8% of drapers are Asian and 9.0% of drapers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.7%
- Asian, 16.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Draper race
| Draper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Asian | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Draper race and ethnicity over time
See how draper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Draper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.58% | 8.80% | 12.53% | 11.05% |
| 2011 | 60.63% | 11.43% | 11.12% | 16.08% |
| 2012 | 62.93% | 9.27% | 13.54% | 13.43% |
| 2013 | 62.92% | 9.59% | 10.86% | 15.03% |
| 2014 | 62.01% | 9.38% | 11.13% | 14.69% |
| 2015 | 59.74% | 10.45% | 13.29% | 14.80% |
| 2016 | 60.89% | 6.50% | 13.10% | 16.96% |
| 2017 | 59.36% | 10.84% | 14.55% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 57.11% | 11.34% | 12.73% | 15.45% |
| 2019 | 71.73% | 6.95% | 11.11% | 7.76% |
| 2020 | 58.74% | 11.21% | 10.50% | 14.48% |
| 2021 | 62.71% | 5.96% | 16.82% | 8.97% |
Draper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drapers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino drapers have the lowest average salary at $40,694.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,548 |
| White | $51,733 |
| Black or African American | $46,300 |
| Asian | $66,084 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,694 |
Draper age breakdown
The average age of drapers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the draper population.
Draper age breakdown
| Draper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Draper educational attainment
The most common degree for drapers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of drapers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 12%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Drapers by degree level
| Draper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Draper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drapers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $70,848 annually. With a Associate degree, drapers earn a median annual income of $57,838 compared to $42,801 for drapers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,848 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,838 |
Draper employment statistics
Most drapers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where drapers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drapers work.
Draper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 25% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Draper jobs by company type
Employees with the draper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drapers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Draper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 60% |
Draper jobs by industry
The most common industries for drapers are media, retail and manufacturing.
Draper industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 25% |
| Retail | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
Draper turnover and employment statistics
Draper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drapers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Draper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Draper unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average draper tenure
The average draper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 92 drapers resumes in Zippia's database.
Draper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Draper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drapers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Blocker | 5.10% | 11 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Looping Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Skein Yarn Dyer | 7.83% | 21 |
| Draper | 10.75% | - |
| Alterations Expert | 12.01% | 8,741 |
Similar draper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Blocker | 5.10% | 11 |
| Coverer | 5.26% | 19 |
| Looping Machine Operator | 5.45% | 53,657 |
| Skein Yarn Dyer | 7.83% | 21 |
| Alterations Expert | 12.01% | 8,741 |
Foreign languages spoken by drapers
The most common foreign language among drapers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Chinese, 10.0%
- French, 10.0%
- Mandarin, 10.0%
- Other, 20.0%
Draper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Chinese | 10.0% |
| French | 10.0% |
| Mandarin | 10.0% |
| Other | 20.0% |
