Eagle scout demographics and statistics in the US
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Eagle scout gender statistics
2.5% of eagle scouts are women and 97.5% of eagle scouts are men.
- Male, 97.5%
- Female, 2.5%
Eagle scout gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.5% |
| Female | 2.5% |
Eagle scout gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,026
Female income
$54,251
Eagle scout gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in eagle scout positions over time. Currently, 2.5% of eagle scouts are female.
Eagle scout gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 98.32% | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 98.13% | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 98.27% | 1.73% |
| 2013 | 98.04% | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 98.05% | 1.95% |
| 2015 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2016 | 97.89% | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 97.95% | 2.05% |
| 2018 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 97.18% | 2.82% |
| 2020 | 97.22% | 2.78% |
| 2021 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
Eagle scout related jobs gender ratio
We compared eagle scouts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Eagle Scout | 97% | 3% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Eagle scout demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among eagle scouts is White, which makes up 66.5% of all eagle scouts. Comparatively, 13.3% of eagle scouts are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of eagle scouts are Black or African American.
- White, 66.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Eagle scout race
| Eagle scout race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Eagle scout race and ethnicity over time
See how eagle scout racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Eagle scout race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.73% | 9.01% | 4.43% | 10.25% |
| 2011 | 72.70% | 9.53% | 4.55% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 73.13% | 7.94% | 5.17% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 70.49% | 8.89% | 4.60% | 12.00% |
| 2014 | 71.48% | 9.29% | 4.36% | 11.57% |
| 2015 | 72.34% | 8.17% | 4.73% | 12.00% |
| 2016 | 68.96% | 9.96% | 5.23% | 12.18% |
| 2017 | 70.09% | 9.22% | 4.60% | 11.96% |
| 2018 | 69.30% | 8.77% | 5.77% | 12.21% |
| 2019 | 67.36% | 9.40% | 5.98% | 13.80% |
| 2020 | 64.38% | 10.16% | 6.06% | 13.87% |
| 2021 | 66.53% | 8.91% | 5.45% | 13.27% |
Eagle scout wage gap by race
According to our data, asian eagle scouts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White eagle scouts have the lowest average salary at $54,781.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,548 |
| White | $54,781 |
| Black or African American | $55,622 |
| Asian | $58,031 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,206 |
Average eagle scout age
See how the average age of eagle scouts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Eagle scout age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 34 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 37 |
| Asian | 31 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 30 |
Eagle scout age breakdown
The average age of eagle scouts is 40+ years years old, representing 33% of the eagle scout population.
Eagle scout age breakdown
| Eagle Scout Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Eagle scout educational attainment
The most common degree for eagle scouts is bachelor's degree, with 79% of eagle scouts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 79%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Eagle scouts by degree level
| Eagle scout degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 79% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Eagle scout wage gap by degree level
According to the data, eagle scouts with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,923 annually. With a Master's degree, eagle scouts earn a median annual income of $65,365 compared to $54,961 for eagle scouts with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,365 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,144 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,923 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,961 |
Eagle scout employment statistics
Most eagle scouts work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where eagle scouts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where eagle scouts work.
Eagle scout jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Eagle scout jobs by company type
Employees with the eagle scout job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most eagle scouts prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Eagle scout jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 34% |
| Government | 12% |
Eagle scout jobs by industry
The most common industries for eagle scouts are education, non profits and government.
Eagle scout industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 27% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Eagle scout turnover and employment statistics
Eagle scout unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for eagle scouts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eagle scout unemployment rate by year
| Year | Eagle scout unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 10.09% |
| 2012 | 9.54% |
| 2013 | 7.83% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 6.01% |
| 2017 | 6.48% |
| 2018 | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 3.86% |
| 2020 | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 6.62% |
Average eagle scout tenure
The average eagle scout stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,000 eagle scouts resumes in Zippia's database.
Eagle scout tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Eagle scout LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of eagle scouts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Bicycle Racer | 6.54% | 441 |
| Eagle Scout | 7.62% | - |
| Violist | 8.54% | 1 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Assistant Technical Director | 14.31% | 73,081 |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Similar eagle scout jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Intramural Supervisor | 5.42% | 1,053 |
| Bicycle Racer | 6.54% | 441 |
| Violist | 8.54% | 1 |
| Story Teller | 13.74% | 8,812 |
| Assistant Technical Director | 14.31% | 73,081 |
| Phlebotomy Director | 30.45% | 5,959 |
Foreign languages spoken by eagle scouts
The most common foreign language among eagle scouts is Spanish at 50.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.4% and French is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 50.6%
- German, 9.4%
- French, 9.1%
- Mandarin, 5.7%
- Chinese, 4.9%
- Other, 20.3%
Eagle scout languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.6% |
| German | 9.4% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Mandarin | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 4.9% |
| Other | 20.3% |
